Vector-borne diseases — caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria transmitted by insects and animals — account for more than 17%…
Turbo chip for drug development
In spite of increasing demand, the number of newly developed drugs decreased continuously in the past decades. The search for…
Loose RNA molecules rejuvenate skin
Want to smooth out your wrinkles, erase scars and sunspots, and look years younger? Millions of Americans a year turn…
Science of microdosing psychedelics remains patchy and anecdotal, say researchers
The practice of taking small, regular doses of psychedelic drugs to enhance mood, creativity, or productivity lacks robust scientific evidence,…
Blood samples from the zoo help predict diseases in humans
Penguins, Asian elephants and many other animal species live in the zoos of Saarbrücken and Neunkirchen. As they come from…
Medical News Today: Are crickets and other creepy crawlies the new superfood?
Researchers now show that crickets and other insects pack a very high antioxidant content, which could make them top contenders…
An inflammatory diet correlates with colorectal cancer risk
This new study correlates a proinflamatory diet with the risk of developing colorectal cancer among the Spanish population.
Out of Africa and into an archaic human melting pot
Genetic analysis has revealed that the ancestors of modern humans interbred with at least five different archaic human groups as…
Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function…
Environment, not evolution, might underlie some human-ape differences
Apes’ abilities have been unfairly measured, throwing into doubt the assumed belief that human infants are superior to adult chimpanzees,…