Category: General Health
Researchers Discover Neurons That Drive Our Competitive Nature and Social Interactions
Competitiveness is a measure of a person’s desire to surpass others. We all have that desire, however, its intensity varies from individual to individual. While some are highly competitive …Intragastric Satiety-Inducing Device (ISD) A Nonsurgical Implant That Can Suppress Appetite
According to research, it has been found that diet and exercise alone cannot help combat obesity, because, for an obese patient, there have been some biological adaptations undertaken by …Researchers Finally Generate the First-Ever Complete Sequence of the Human Genome
Every person is comprised of a sequence of genetic data that is housed within the nucleus of the cells and encoded as Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that is geometrically folded …Scientists Decode How Eating Proteins Aids Weight-Loss
Presently, losing weight has become the goal for many people across the globe. People now engage in activities including physical activity, and being conscious of what goes into their …
Scientists Develop a New Framework to Evaluate the Health Effects of Mixtures of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
An international team of biologists and chemists has come up with a new framework to begin assessing the health effects of mixtures of chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system. …Scientists Identify Gene Complex That Regulates Ribosome Production
Ribosomes are cell organelles that appear in the cytoplasm of cells without any enclosure in a limiting membrane. They are important for the manufacture of proteins by cells. These …
Microplastics Present in the Blood of Healthy Human Subjects Study Shows
In nature, microplastics are very harmful to the environment, fauna, and flora. In a recent study, researchers have found traces of microplastics in blood samples from healthy people. Read …
Scientists Draw Inspiration from Insect Wings for Novel Antibacterial Packaging
Scientists, drawing insight from the ability of certain insects’ wings to kill bacteria, have created food packaging that significantly improves shelf life and cuts waste, according to a new …