A recent study shows that identifiable airborne DNA can be extracted from a room's air conditioner – and in some cases, even just from the air itself. credit: Pixabay Even if a perpetrator wears gloves, their DNA may still persist in the air of a room after they leave. A recent study suggests that if...
Brains are larger than they were in the 1930s. Credit: Ideogram Larger brain size indicates enhanced brain health and cognitive abilities. Since the 1930s, there has been a consistent increase in brain size. A recent study highlights the implications of this growth on the likelihood of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease. By 2020, more than 55...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study has linked uncommon mutations in certain genes to the occurrence of left-handedness in humans. Understanding the implications of these genetic variations on other aspects of left-handers' characteristics could provide insights into phenomena such as the genetic predisposition to neurodevelopmental disorders or the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers from the Max Planck...
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, yet it's often shrouded in myths and misconceptions that can lead to confusion and unnecessary anxiety. Dr. Sylvia, an NHS consultant in general practice, sheds light on these myths in a recent video, offering valuable insights and busting common beliefs about menopause. Let's dive into...
Credit: Depositphotos While most people are familiar with the traditional five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), not everyone is aware of our additional sense known as interoception. Interoception pertains to our perception of the body's internal state. It enables us to sense and comprehend internal signals regulating crucial bodily functions such as hunger, thirst,...
Credit: Depositphotos Sex offers numerous advantageous physical and psychological outcomes, such as lowering elevated blood pressure, enhancing the immune system, and promoting improved sleep quality. Engaging in sexual activity and experiencing orgasm trigger the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," which plays a crucial role in fostering trust and strengthening bonds between...
Credit: Depositphotos In the domain of medical peculiarities, few disorders arouse as much intrigue and apprehension as aquagenic urticaria, more commonly referred to as the "water allergy." This uncommon condition turns the seemingly harmless act of water contact into a distressing ordeal, affecting individuals like 22-year-old Loren Montefusco from South Carolina, USA. Suffering from a diagnosis of...
Credit: Pixabay The significant stress of childbirth affects various aspects of the body. However, despite acknowledging the health toll of parenthood, there isn't a universal standard for quantifying the biological toll on a mother during pregnancy. A recent study led by Yale University researchers sheds light on the mechanisms underlying cellular aging during and after pregnancy. Childbirth's...
Surgeons Nahel Elias (left) and Tatsuo Kawai (right) performing the landmark transplantation surgery of a pig kidney into a human patientMassachusetts General Hospital For the first time, a genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully implanted into a living patient. The recipient is reportedly recovering well weeks after the procedure, sparking optimism for a larger...
Tails serve various purposes, yet unlike vervet monkeys seen in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda, humans' nearest primate ancestors shed these appendages roughly 25 million years ago. ImageBROKER/Shutterstock Humans are special, but we're missing something common in many animals with spines: a tail. Why this is has been a bit of a mystery. Tails are helpful...
