Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Appear not to Increase Virus Transmissibility
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a fear of virus mutations is ever-present in the scientific community. The idea is that a more dangerous version of the virus may evolve as it interacts with human organisms. More precisely, the fear is that changes in SARS-CoV-2 may cause an increase in transmissibility. Ā About the […]
Excess Consumption of Eggs May be Linked with Diabetes
How many eggs are good for you? Nutrition scientists have long been asking the question of what is the ideal measure for eating our favorite breakfast food. Although there is no conclusive answer, a new study from China reveals that eggs may increase our chance of diabetes. Ā About the Study The University of Australia […]
New Study Shows Coming out as a Bisexuals May Increase Risk of Smoking
A recent study shows that people from the LGBT+ community, are more likely to smoke than heterosexuals. However, a new study considers the difference between heterosexuals, homosexuals, and bisexuals and their smoking habits. Through this approach, they reveal differences in the LGBT+ community when it comes to smoking habits. Ā About the Study The study […]
Fighting Stigmatization in Medicine with Art
The UK charity Sightsavers works with people that have Neglected tropical disease (NTD). The conditions in question impact the lives of more than a billion people around the world. Besides prevention, there is also an urgent need to develop effective treatment plans for people living with the diseases. A research team from Sightsavers, working in […]
Scientist Use Light to Stimulate Insulin Production in Mice with Diabetes
Ā A new experiment in genetic engineering makes a potential breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes. The new treatment needs no pharmaceuticals only blue light to stimulate the pancreatic cells to produce insulin. The study results show that blood-sugar levels decrease in mice as a result of the treatment. Ā About the Research The research […]
New Research About How the Sun Impacts Virus Spread
Why do bacterial and viral infections seem to occur in seasonal cycles? What factors impact this occurrence? And what role does the Sun play in the entire process? Ā About the Research An interdisciplinary research team set out to find answers to the above-mentioned questions. Furthermore, the researchers come from The Italian National Institute for […]
New Insight on the Link Between Cannabinoids and Learning
A recent study from the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Portugal sheds new light on the impact of cannabinoids on learning. Ā About the Research Cannabinoids have a significant effect on our brain and behavior. Most people know this chemical compound because of its recreational use. However, the substance is naturally present in the […]
New Insight About SARS-CoV-2 Survivability
Researchers from Australiaās national research agency CSIRO claim that SARS-CoV-2 is a resilient virus that can survive for days. About the Research The research about SARS-CoV-2 was done at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong. Researchers did various experiments where they tested the resilience of the virus. That is, they want to […]
New Insight About Brain and Gut Relationship May Help with Diabetes Treatment
Ā About the Research Two scientists are working on new research that aims to discover the relationship between the brain and gut. The project in question began in 2004 and it is led by Claude Knauf (INSERM) and Patrice Cani (UCLouvain). Back in 2013, the two scientists made the project international with the creation of […]