The discovery comes from a forgotten tooth fossil originally discovered in Bulgaria's Sredna Gora mountains in the late 1970s. Until now, these teeth (an upper half-cleft tooth and an upper canine tooth) have been gathering dust on the shelves of the
A global study led by researchers at University College London has discovered more than 200 new genes linked to depression.The study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, found more than 50 new genetic loci (a locus is a specific location on a c
When it comes to vitamin D, most people think of its ability to promote calcium absorption and prevent diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis. Gong Chen from the Genetics and Reproductive Center of Shunyi Women's and Children's Hospital said that
The latest data from the US CDC shows that COVID-19 JN.1 has a higher transmissibility and now accounts for more than 40% of new infections. Although it has not shown to be more virulent, hospitalizations have still increased by 50% in the past four
In a recent study, scientists led by Professor Stefan Müller from the Institute of Biochemistry II at Goethe University studied a specific form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The disease occurs primarily in adulthood and is ofte
How to achieve healthy aging is related to the overall development of the country and the well-being of hundreds of millions of people.Therefore, taking the healthy and long-lived population as the research object and analyzing its molecular mechanis
"We have lost 300,000 cats to FIP (feline diarrhoea) since January," Dinos Ayomamitis, head of the Cyprus Cat Protection and Welfare Society (PAWS), told AFP on July 15. But that number This is much higher than the 107 cases recorded by the Cyprus Mi
The risk of getting a “brain-eating amoeba” or Naegleria fowleri from swimming is incredibly rare, with only 29 infections in the United States since 2013.But the freshwater amoeba is known for causing sudden deaths, especially among minors. While yo
Peru is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record with 200 people reported dead and at least 130,000 confirmed cases, the country's health ministry said.Most of the deaths have taken place in northern Peru, according to Reuters, where health offic
Bed bugs are back with a vengeance. After an absence of around 70 years, thanks to effective pesticides such as DDT, they’ve been popping up in fancy hotels, spas, department stores, subway trains, movie theaters – and, of course, people’s homes.I’m
"Cryptic" COVID lineages are new versions of the virus that haven't been seen before.A researcher says one person in Ohio is shedding massive amounts of a new kind of COVID.Identifying people with mysterious strains can help scientists to preempt dan
American scientists wrote in the latest issue of "Molecular Therapy" that they recently developed a mature mouse model and used gene therapy for the first time to restore the hearing of an aged animal model. The latest method is expected to be applie
"Nature Communication" reported on the 30th a method of making artificial virus-like vectors that can enter human cells to perform specific tasks, such as gene editing. This large-capacity, customizable nanomaterial brings new hope for future gene th
Throughout my life, I’ve heard that vitamin D is the best vitamin you can take to promote better health. It helps the immune system function to the best of its ability, it contributes to stronger bones, it gives our mood a huge boost, and it may even
When you think of a person having a heart attack, you most likely picture them falling to the floor clutching their chest. Because of this, many people don't realize that there are a handful of other symptoms associated with heart attacks.According t
An international team of researchers in Sweden and France has successfully developed a way to kill an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma. By blocking certain functions in cells with docking molecules, researchers can make cancer die of stress
If you’ve lived through the intense experience that is norovirus, it’s understandable to never, ever want to go through that level of intense vomiting and diarrhea again. Cue searching online for, “Can you get norovirus twice?” to try to see what mig
The head of the World Health Organization on Monday warned that future health emergencies could be more severe than the Covid-19 pandemic, and urged the agency's members to start preparing for the next global health crisis, CBS News reported.Dr. Tedr