MEDICINE & HEALTH

DNA Nanorobots Target HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

A DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction. About 20% of breast cancers make high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 of HER2, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Hangry: A Bona Fide Emotion

Research shows that hunger can accelerate and intensify anger. A busy day, congested traffic, an overflowing email inbox. There are so many reasons you find yourself at the intersection of Hungry and Angry-better known as Hangry.

Red Meat and White Meat Affect the Body the Same, Says Research

Eating white meat will have the same effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef. The red meat or white meat debate is a draw. The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful to your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contributes to cardiovascular disease, said the University of California, San Francisco researchers.

Brighter Prospects for Treating Blindness

Scientists use stem cell therapy, optogenetic therapy, and retinal prostheses to restore vision during the later stages of retinal degeneration

Spotting Skin Cancer Before It Gets Too Serious

The results of the study demonstrate that UV skin damage visuals can cause viewers to feel fear, which then made these people more likely to participate in positive sun-safe behaviors such as wearing sunscreen or protective clothing

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