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Leonardo da Vinci may have had an eye condition that gave him an unusual ability to recreate three-dimensional shapes in his sculptures and paintings, according to new research. Professor Christopher Tyler, of City, University of London, has discovered evidence that the great Italian artist had a vision disorder known as strabismus. With this condition, a […]
In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers found evidence that mast cells, an important group of immune cells typically associated with allergies, actually enable the body to survive fasting or intense exercise. The study was published today in Cell Metabolism. Typically found in the lungs and nose, mast cells are best known for their […]
A study of gut microbes from more than 400 children points to how the microbiome behaves in this inflammatory bowel disease. The gastrointestinal tract hosts a complicated set of relationships involving a variety of host cells (e.g., epithelial cells, immune cells) and the array of microbes that make their home inside the gut (collectively known […]
The sweetest memory! Bake Off winner Candice Brown reveals how an old family cake recipe brought her beloved grandfather back from dementia for precious moments together Candice, 33, won The Great British Bake Off in 2016 after wowing the judges Her heirloom fruitcake recipe proved hard to resist for the judges during show It wasn’t […]
A signaling pathway that helps promote normal cell growth worsens a form of leukemia by taking control of another pathway better known for protecting cells from biological stress, a new study shows. The discovery that the NOTCH1 pathway takes control of heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) signaling in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or […]
Using genetic sequencing, scientists have revealed the complete DNA makeup of more than 100 aggressive prostate tumors, pinpointing important genetic errors these deadly tumors have in common. The study lays the foundation for finding new ways to treat prostate cancer, particularly for the most aggressive forms of the disease. The multicenter study, which examined the […]
Working night shifts or other nonstandard work schedules increases your risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes and other metabolic disorders, which ultimately also raises your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Exactly why this happens has been unclear, but a new study conducted at Washington State University (WSU) has brought scientists closer to […]
Getting it on will help you live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California documented the sexual activity of 129 women between 20 and 50, before taking blood tests to determine their long-term health prospects. They found that participants who had regular sex had significantly longer telomeres – the protective […]
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has spoken about her high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt and her subsequent health troubles. The 42-year-old says she was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy last year, which is when the muscles on one side of the face become paralysed. It is caused by the […]
Model-turned-radio-host Rebecca Judd has opened up about concerns her daughter Billie is already developing low self-esteem and body image issues. Speaking on her radio show, The 3pm Pick Up, she revealed, “all of a sudden [Billie] has started caring about her appearance so much. It’s really scary.” “I don’t know where it’s come from because […]