Nuts, seeds, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate are all good dietary sources of magnesiumDepositphotos If your diet includes plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're likely in good shape. However, if these foods are missing from your meals, you should take note of a new study that highlights how a mineral...
Credit: Pixabay Most are well aware that motherhood is limited by a biological clock – a reality that causes sleepless nights for many women, influences career and relationship decisions, and plays a significant role in the $819 million IVF industry. However, mature fatherhood carries its own risks, and a new study reveals that the number of...
A new molecule that switched memory and cognition back on in mice with Alzheimer's could one day do the same for humans, as illustrated in this generative image Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques associated with Alzheimer's, researchers decided to explore the possibility of increasing electrical oscillations in the brain. They created a molecule...
Credit: Depositphotos Extreme organisms, or "extremophiles," are known for their ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot hydrothermal vents, freezing Antarctic ice, and deep within Earth's crust. Recently, researchers have discovered these resilient microbes in an unexpected location: microwave ovens. While previous research has uncovered unique microbial communities in appliances like dishwashers and...
Neuroscientists solve the placebo puzzle when it comes to pain relief without actual medicationDepositphotos In a fascinating discovery, scientists have identified what happens in our brains when we expect pain relief but unknowingly receive a placebo instead. This not only confirms the "placebo effect," but also offers clues about how powerful the mind is in...
credit: pixabay For the first time, researchers have successfully engineered a mouse with a completely functional human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome. Consequently, this groundbreaking 'humanized' mouse model eliminates much of the uncertainty in medical research and, furthermore, has the potential to revolutionize drug testing and the understanding of disease mechanisms. Achievement in Genetic...
Credit: Pixabay Research on thousands of proteins from a single drop of blood shows that these proteins can predict the onset of various diseases. The study, published on July 22 in Nature Medicine, results from an international collaboration involving GSK, Queen Mary University of London, University College London, Cambridge University, and the Berlin Institute of Health...
An overview of the Nano-MIND technologyIBS Researchers have created a remote, non-invasive technique for selectively controlling brain neurons with magnetic fields. This method promises deeper insights into brain function and the potential for new treatments for disorders. In a recent study, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Yonsei University in South Korea tested...
Credit: Pixabay Bird flu seems to have transmitted from a dairy farm in Colorado to a neighboring poultry farm, resulting in the infection of five workers assigned to cull the affected birds. The highly contagious avian influenza H5N1 virus poses pandemic risks, prompting urgent efforts to develop a vaccine to mitigate its severe consequences. The US Centers...
Credit: Pixabay Recent research from Monash University underscores the profound impact of early antibiotic exposure on long-term asthma risk. Antibiotics, commonly used to treat infections in early childhood, have been found to disrupt the delicate balance of gut microbiota, potentially heightening susceptibility to asthma later in life. This study has identified a promising avenue: a...
