MEDICINE & HEALTH

Four-Stranded DNA in Cancer Cells, a Weak Spot That Could Lead to Personalized Treatment

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.04.2020 07:00 AM

Scientists found four-stranded DNA structures, called G-quadruplexes in cancer cells that can serve as the weak spots of the cell that could help scientists develop treatment methods for cancer.

Sleeping Problems in Early Childhood Affect Pre-Teen Behavior

08.04.2020 06:30 AM

Sleep problems in young children result in academic problems by the time they're 10 or 11 years old. Behavior and quality of life are also affected by children that stay up late and have less hours of sleep, especially from too much screen time.

A Herd of Horned Dinosaurs Were Struck With Bone Cancer

08.03.2020 23:37 PM

Osteosarcoma, common, malignant bone cancer in humans, was recently linked to a herd of Centrosauruses from about 75 million years ago. Dinosaurs surviving cancer also revealed an advantage of belonging to a herd.

Skin Fast or Skin Diet: What Are These New Trends?

08.03.2020 10:30 AM

A nearly decade-old theory about skincare is becoming one of the latest trends in 2020. A mini twin experiment reveals how a 'skin fast' can potentially be effective. What is skin fasting, anyway?

Kosher Diet: Israeli Firm Wants to Use Locusts As Alternative Protein Source; Is It Safe to Eat?

08.03.2020 09:30 AM

Locusts are one of the legendary 10 plagues of Egypt mentioned in the bible. Now, one Israeli firm wants to puts it in the menu in the Holy land and beyond as a new source of protein. But is eating locusts a kosher? The answer is not so simple after all.

Researchers Link Severe Kidney Disease to a Common Plant in the Balkan Peninsula

08.03.2020 09:00 AM

A toxin from the birthwort plant may be the reason behind millions of kidney diseases with an unknown causes. Scientists have discovered the plant's toxin to be a global problem despite its use as traditional medicine for centuries.

Another Shutdown Can Help With Both Covid-19 & Economic Recovery, Says Neel Kashkari

08.03.2020 06:40 AM

Despite Dr. Anthony Fauci saying last week that another shutdown is unnecessary, Neel Kashkari says otherwise. He believes that the government has enough resources to support those who lost their jobs.

Coronavirus: Scientists Investigate Virus Outbreaks Among Minks in Europe

08.03.2020 06:20 AM

Authorities have killed over 1 million minks in breeding farms in Europe as a precaution. Scientists are looking into the outbreak in Spain and Netherlands to know how the animals got the virus and if they can transmit it to people.

Pessimists vs. Optimists, Who's Healthier?

08.02.2020 23:44 PM

Other than contrasting perspectives about current situations and the future, optimists and pessimists also have significant differences in health.

Understanding the Universal Law of Conservation of Brain Connectivity

08.02.2020 22:08 PM

Tel Aviv University researchers have determined that the brain connectivity of humans are not dominant compared to other mammals. Conclusions from the study revealed a universal law, the Conservation of Brain Connectivity.

There Is a Bird Flu Outbreak at a Farm in Victoria State, Au

08.01.2020 23:43 PM

A free-range egg farm in Australia's southeastern Victoria state has reported an outbreak of H7N7 bird flu.

Which Offers the Best Protection? 8 Face Masks Ranked Based On Effectiveness

08.01.2020 09:00 AM

It is important to know which face masks offer the most protection as the pandemic continues to rage and everyone has relied more and more on face masks as a basic defense against the virus.

Salmonella Outbreak in 34 States Linked to Onions From Thomson International

08.01.2020 07:30 AM

The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.

Dr. Fauci Urges Americans to Join Vaccine Trials, Is Another Lockdown Necessary?

08.01.2020 07:00 AM

The United States continues to struggle with handling the pandemic due to a 'diversity of response' to regulations. However, Dr. Fauci and other experts remain hopeful yet realistic about vaccine developments and drug treatments.

Scientists Disprove 340-Year-Old Belief on How Sperm Moves: Apparently, They Like to Spin

08.01.2020 06:30 AM

For more than 350 years, scientists believed that sperms wriggle as they swim. But a new study using 3D microscopy revealed that they roll like the otters while swimming.

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