Hepatitis Mystery Strain Affected 108 Children in the UK With 8 Requiring Liver Transplant

Medicine & Technology Apr 22, 2022

A mystery hepatitis strain is reported to have hit 108 children in the United Kingdom. Learn more about the disease and when it’s time for a liver transplant.

Novel Tissue-Clearing Technology Makes Biological Samples Transparent for Faster Analysis of Diseases

Mar 30, 2022

The new tissue-clearing technique that makes bodily tissues transparent can be revolutionary. Find out how it can speed up the study of diseases.

How Do Quantum Dots Help Diagnose, Treat Diseases? How These Allow Scientists, Doctors See Inside the Body

Mar 23, 2022

Quantum dots allow doctors and scientists to see specific cell types inside the body. Discover how these dots are made brighter to show the body’s deep tissues.

Ants May Soon Help Hospitals with Early Detection of Cancer in Humans, New Study Reveals

Mar 10, 2022

The well-developed sense of smell of ants may soon help with early cancer detection in humans. Find out how this ability may be employed in hospital setting.

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Like CHIKV, RRV May Cause Other Severe Diseases Like Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More

Mar 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne viruses may cause one to develop other severe diseases like muscle pain, fever, and arthritis. Find out how these diseases are associated.

'Swarm Learning': This Artificial Intelligence Can Detect COVID-19, Other Diseases

May 26, 2021

An international research team recently trained artificial intelligence algorithms known as "swarm learning" to identify certain illnesses.

'Swarm Learning': This Artificial Intelligence Can Detect COVID-19, Other Diseases

May 26, 2021

An international research team recently trained artificial intelligence algorithms known as "swarm learning" to identify certain illnesses.

Relocation of Endangered Species Might Accidentally Spread Pathogens

Apr 14, 2021

Relocating endangered species is one way of species conservation. But experts believe that conservationists might unknowingly be spreading pathogens between threatened animal populations.

Disgust Could Be The Body's Way to Protect It From Diseases

Feb 28, 2021

A study reveals that disgust may be the way that the body protects itself from harmful bacteria or pathogens. Hence, the stomach gets upset at the smell of spiled food or at the sight of feces.

New Study on Skeletons Reveal How Humans Adapt to Pandemics

Feb 26, 2021

A new skeleton study traces back to ancient pandemics - examining how humans have adapted to adapt against pathogens that have caused diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and treponematoses - as a part of the global effort to understand COVID-19 better.

Joe the Racing Pigeon Who Traveled From US to Australia Now Faces Death Penalty

Jan 15, 2021

Joe is the racing pigeon that traveled from the US to Australia who is set to be killed due to violating Australia's quarantine laws.

Rituals May Have Started To Avoid Diseases and Keep People Safe

Jan 12, 2021

The origins of many rituals may have come from a murky past, but researchers believe that these social practices evolved to help people avoid diseases and danger.

Having This Kind of Fat Protects You From Diseases

Jan 05, 2021

Research of 50,000 individuals has shown that brown fat can defend against multiple chronic diseases.

Tears Can Now Be Used to Detect Devastating Disease For Immediate Treatment

Nov 20, 2020

Tears like blood contain various chemicals that can be used to detect devastating diseases at their earliest stage for immediate treatment.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

Oct 16, 2020

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.