Oldest Animal Sex Chromosome Evolved in Octopuses 380 Million Years Ago, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology Mar 06, 2024

Genetic analysis of two-post octopus reveals that they possess sex chromosomes which might have originated up to 378 million years ago. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Graphene Safety Is Possible: First Human Clinical Trial Shows That 'Wonder' Material Can Be Developed Without Posing Acute Risks to Human Health

Mar 06, 2024

In the first human clinical trial of its kind, researchers were able to test the safety of graphene with short-term and minimal-concentration exposure. Read to learn more.

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day: New Study Suggests Great Benefits That Come With Hitting This Target

Mar 06, 2024

A new study suggests that walking 9,000 to 10,000 steps a day can have optimal health benefits. Read to learn more.

Google Maps for Personal Health Journeys: How StoryMD Redefines Personal Health Literacy

Mar 05, 2024

StoryMD, a cutting-edge New York tech company, is poised to shatter this barrier. Spearheaded by founder and CEO Alexander Tsiaras, their personalization application +StoryMDHealth seeks to offer patients a technology ecosystem that is the 'Google Maps for Your Personal Health Journeys,' inviting users to navigate their health journeys both episodically and longitudinally with unprecedented precision and understanding.

Food Packaging Materials in US Will No Longer Include PFAS Forever Chemicals, FDA Reveals; How Harmful Are These Toxins?

Mar 05, 2024

It may take up to 18 months for these PFAS-containing food packaging products to be removed from the market. Read to learn more.

Why Do Lice Cause Itching? A Closer Look Into the Mechanisms Behind Itchy Bites of These Tiny Parasites

Mar 05, 2024

Tiny, wingless head lice feed on scalp blood and can spread through contact or shared items, causing itching. Learn why these tiny parasites are so itchy.

What Are Organoids? Stem Cells From Terminated Pregnancies Grown Into Mini-Organs

Mar 05, 2024

A new study had successfully grown organoids from human stem cells resembling fetal-like tissues. Continue reading to learn more.

Disease X Vaccine Already Available? Experts Warn Against Conspiracy Theorists Taking Advantage of Hypothetical Pandemic

Mar 05, 2024

Experts warned the public that conspiracy theorists are profiting from non-existent Disease X. Continue reading to learn more.

Babies From Skin Cells? Revolutionizing Reproduction Through In Vitro Gametogenesis

Mar 05, 2024

A new technology could one day overcome fertility problems by making gametes outside the human body. Check this article to learn more.

Sedentary Lifestyle Linked To Higher Mortality, Study Reveals; Exercise May Not Undo Negative Effects

Mar 04, 2024

A new study has found that sedentary behavior could boost death risk and that moderate or vigorous exercise cannot undo the negative effects. Read to learn more.

Is Rishi Sunak’s Fasting Effective? New Study Claims It Takes Longer to Reap Benefits From Starving Yourself

Mar 04, 2024

It takes at least three days of starvation to reap benefits from fasting, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Children Exposed to Prenatal Anesthesia More Likely To Get Diagnosed With Childhood Behavioral Disorders, New Study Reveals

Mar 04, 2024

Children exposed to prenatal anesthesia during maternal surgery faced a higher risk of behavioral disorders, ADHD, speech/language issues, and autism. Read the article for more details.

How Life on Earth Started? First Cells Formed From Bubbles of Fat [Study]

Mar 04, 2024

Bubbles of fat came to form the membranes of the first cell. Continue reading to learn more.

People Suffering From Sleep Apnea Symptoms Are at Greater Risk of Having Memory, Thinking Problems [Study]

Mar 04, 2024

People with sleep apnea may also suffer from cognitive decline, but it's not clear if the former causes the latter. Continue reading to learn more.

Monoclonal Antibodies Target Hard-to-Spot Region of the Influenza Virus, Shed Light on Unexplored “Dark Side” of Flu

Mar 04, 2024

Scientists have identified antibodies that can help develop effective countermeasures against influenza viruses. Check this article to learn more.