MEDICINE & HEALTH

Human Immune System Initiates Due to Bacteria in Fermented Food

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.27.2019 13:51 PM

HCA receptors in apes and humans signal the immune system Researchers from the University of Leipzig discovered a receptor in humans and great apes that detect metabolites from bacteria commonly found in fermented foods that also stimulates the movement of immune cells.

New Antibiotic-Free Treatment of Wounds Discovered Through Electric Field-Based Dressing

05.27.2019 13:50 PM

Scientists develop a new method of treating wound infections Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have developed a method of using electricty to fight against bacterial infections.

Gold Could Be the Key to Making Gene Therapy for HIV, Blood Disorders More Practical

05.27.2019 13:49 PM

It is the first time scientists used a gold nanoparticle loaded with CRISPR to edit genes in a rare but powerful subset of blood stem cells, the source of all blood cells

Chick-fil-A’s AI Can Spot Signs of Foodborne Illness from Social Media Posts with 78% Accuracy

05.27.2019 12:31 PM

The fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues. Chick-fil-A might not be the first company that you would expect to see Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in action, but the fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues.

The DNA Diet: How Knowing Your Genes Can Help You Fit into Your Jeans

05.27.2019 11:56 AM

There is a significant interaction between your diet and your genes. Most people have a basic understanding of genetics. The genetics are inherited from your parents and their DNA are combined to create your genetic makeup.

Fermented Food Eating Benefits The Human Body

05.25.2019 09:23 AM

Fermenting food has been in practice for thousands of years and humans have been using it to preserve food. But new studies show that such practice of fermentation may be bringing us more benefits that we first thought.

Scientists Discover How Lupus Evolved From Mutation

05.24.2019 09:31 AM

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that affects half a billion of the population worldwide. Only a few details about the said disease are known.

Red Wine's Resveratrol Decreases Blood Pressure in Mice, but Could It Do the Same for Humans?

05.24.2019 09:27 AM

Resveratrol may someday be used to develop a new class of high blood pressure drugs for humans. Resveratrol is a compound produced in the skin of grapes and is used to defend against bacteria and insects, it is also present in red wine.

Expert Findings Show Selling A House Is As Stressful As Childbirth And Divorce

05.24.2019 09:19 AM

We all go through stress to some degree at some points in our lives; be it relationship breakdowns, financial issues such as losing a job or losing someone close to you.

Before and After Birth Air Pollution Exposure May Affect Fundamental Cognitive Abilities

05.24.2019 08:14 AM

The study discovered that greater PM2.5 exposure from pregnancy until age seven years was connected with lower working memory scores on tests administered between the ages of seven and ten years

Tips For Better Dental Health

05.23.2019 09:57 AM

Brushing regularly and not eating too much sugar are not the only things that you should do to keep your teeth strong and healthy.

Scientists Put Redesigned DNA in E. Coli

05.23.2019 08:49 AM

A group of scientists from Cambridge University has created the first living organism with a fully synthetic and radically altered DNA code.

Indoor Air May Matter When It Comes to Decision Making

05.22.2019 15:19 PM

Evidence suggests that indoor air has a negative effect on our decision-making skills You may have noticed after hours of being cooped up in a meeting room, the air becomes warmer and stuffier compared to the rest of the office.

Get Ready For "No Tobacco Day"

05.22.2019 14:19 PM

Aside from claiming people’s lives, smoking causes more harm to people and the environment, according to the World Health Organization.

Researchers Discovered Hybrid Molecules Serving As a Novel Category of Anti-Cancer Agent

05.22.2019 11:47 AM

M-TKs have higher potency than has been previously reported in cisplatin and other metal complexes A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi's (NYUAD) chemistry program and colleagues from the University's biology program have developed and studied the biological activity of five new metal-organic hybrid knotted molecules termed metal-organic trefoil knots (M-TKs).

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