Autoimmune Disease "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" Could Be Treated by Aiming at Iron Metabolism [STUDY]

Medicine & Technology Jan 16, 2023

Researchers have discovered that targeting iron metabolism, specifically the transferrin receptor, could help in treating autoimmune disease "systemic lupus erythematosus." Read to know more about these findings.

Not All Animals Have the Same Red-Colored Blood as Humans

Dec 22, 2022

Though red-colored blood can be found across most vertebrates, not every animal has the same colored blood. Read to know more.

Earth's Core Could Have Abundant Oxygen, Study Says

Dec 22, 2022

While earth's inner core remains mysterious, recent research efforts reveal the possibilities of oxygen being rich in this area. Read to know more about these findings.

Phytoplankton Could Solve Climate Change, Reduce Carbon Dioxide in Ocean [Simulation]

Aug 15, 2022

Climatologists suggest increasing phytoplankton in the ocean to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Read on to know how it will work.

A Mother's Love: How Mother Weddell Seals Transfer Iron From Their Bodies to Their Pups to Make Them Better Divers

Aug 09, 2022

WHOI researchers discovered how Weddell seal mothers transferred iron from their liver to the milk their pups drink to make them better divers. Click here to learn more about the Weddell mother's sacrifice and how it affects her diving skills.

How Many Alcoholic Drinks Does it Take to Increase Risks of Cognitive Decline? Study Says 4

Jul 15, 2022

Alcohol is known to have negative effects on health, but how drastic the extent of this damage isn't clear. Read on to find out how four regular units of alcohol are enough to cause cognitive decline.

Iron Essential For Complex Life Evolution On Earth and in Space, Study Says

Jan 03, 2022

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Oxford uncovered how iron plays a vital role in the evolution and development of complex life forms.

Edible Heavy Metals Considered Essential for One’s Health, But Which Elements Are Good or Bad for the Body?

Dec 28, 2021

Not all heavy metals are poisonous to the body because some of them are edible and are even added to the food. But why are some of them can be eaten, while others are harmful?

Ideal Iron Conditions Needed for Life to Strive on Earth and Other Planets

Dec 07, 2021

Researchers found that too much or too little iron will not allow life to thrive on Earth or on other planets. They have uncovered the mechanism of how it influenced the development of life forms.

New Mercury Like Exoplanet Full of Iron Discovered; Rotates Parent Star in Less Than 8 Earth Hours

Dec 02, 2021

A study detected the presence of a new exoplanet GJ 367b just outside of our solar system. The planet is rich in iron an has density similar to Mercury. It could complete a revolution around its red dwarf parent star in less than a day.

10 Signs of Iron Deficiency in Women: What Foods Should You Eat to Prevent Anemia?

Nov 09, 2021

The Association of Anaesthetists said that the documented prevalence of iron deficiency affects 15% to 18% of women. Here are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency and how to prevent it.

Iron Deficient Plants Optimize Photosynthesis to Protect Themselves From Damaging Effects of Sunlight

Oct 18, 2021

Researchers from Dartmouth College discovered how iron deficient plants protect themselves from damaging light that involves a genetic process that involves optimizing photosynthesis.

Delta Variant: Does the Role of Vitamins Help With Protection Against This COVID-19 Strain?

Sep 17, 2021

The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been spread all over the United States, giving everyone reasons for finding the best approach, including taking vitamins, to prevent the highly-transmitted strain of the virus from progressing.

Organic Ligands That Bind With Iron Could Affect Algae Population in Oceanic Bodies of Greenland, Antarctic Ice Sheets

Sep 02, 2021

A new comparative study was released by the NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research regarding the conditions of iron present in both Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets and how it affects algae growth.

Seismic Waves Model Shows Earth's Inner Core Growing Asymmetrically

Jun 08, 2021

Researchers developed computer models based on seismic waves data and elemental physics of iron to discover that the Earth's inner core comprising of solid iron crystal lattice grows asymmetrically.