Heart attacks in humans are the price of evolution: Scientists blame genetic mutation that occurred three million years ago on soaring rates Humans are only animals to have heart attacks due to plaque in the arteries Mutation in the gene CMAH has left us unable to produce the molecule Neu5Gc ‘Knocking out’ CMAH in mice caused their arteries […]
New Superfood: healthy insects are
For the first Time, the amount of antioxidants was measured by commercially available edible insects. Antioxidants can make in the metabolism resulting free radicals and prevent many diseases, so foods that contain a lot of it, as "Superfood" to be referred to. In grasshoppers, silkworms and crickets any quantity of these substances found. "At least […]
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Over two thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high as three quarters for women, and the same also applies to right-handed people. This is the result of an analysis of 40 studies from the past 60 years carried out by a team from the […]
Researchers are using machine learning to screen for autism in children
For more than five years, researchers from Duke Engineering and the Duke University School of Medicine have been working toward creating an app that can help screen for autism in young children. With results from the first pilot study rolling in just last year, their work is leading to new insights about autism spectrum disorder […]
A concussion can cost your job, especially if you are young and well educated
A hard tackle on the football-field, a crash on your bike or a fall from a ladder in your home can easily cause a concussion, which eventually can cost your job—especially if you are in your thirties, and have a higher education. These are some of the findings in a large new register-based data research […]
Bacteria associated with hospital infections are found in raw meat
Bacteria of the Acinetobacter ACB complex, which are frequently acquired in hospital settings, can also be found in beef, according to a study led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by “la Caixa,” and performed with meat samples from markets in Lima, Peru. Although the isolates were susceptible to most antibiotics, these results suggest that raw […]
Protein-linked sugars are crucial for the uptake of proteins linked to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 6 million people worldwide, is caused by the buildup of alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain. The biological function of alpha-synuclein is still not well understood, but because of its role in neurodegenerative diseases, researchers are actively studying this protein to understand the mechanisms of the disease […]
People Are Getting Diarrhea from Swimming in Public Pools—Here's How to Protect Yourself
Fourth of July is right around the corner, meaning many across the country are gearing up to go for a swim either in a community pool or one in their own backyard. But the CDC is warning about an illness that’s on the rise that can be spread via contaminated pool water. The illness is […]
There are infinite ways to have sex, and there’s nothing unnatural about any of them
Humans have discovered an almost infinite amount of ways to have sex —and things to have sex with. The famous sex researcher Alfred Kinsey said: “The only unnatural sex act is that which can’t be performed.” From foot fetishes to the kinkiest outfit or habits, fetishes are an endless rainbow of preferences and practices. Although […]
Are we using biologic therapy properly?
The introduction of infliximab (Remicade), the first biologic therapy approved for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), did not result in lower rates of hospitalizations or intestinal surgeries among patients living with IBD in Ontario, according to a study published by authors from several Canadian hospitals and ICES in the journal Gut. The authors […]