Category: General Health
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 …
The Amoeba Dictyostelium Discoideum Used to Synthesize a Precursor to THC
It is not a new finding in our world that microorganisms can help in the production of useful substances including drugs. The penicillin mold, Chrysogenum, is a typical example. …A Diet Rich in Flavanols May Lower High Blood Pressure in Those Resistant to Regular Treatment Options
Key Takeaways: 47% of U.S. adults (116 million) have high blood pressure (≥149/90), with 10–30% resistant to standard treatments. Consuming flavanol-rich foods (tea, cocoa, berries, apples) reduces systolic BP …Stanford University: Aging Disrupts Ribosomal Functions in the Body Leading to Many Diseases
Key Takeaways: Aging disrupts ribosomes—the cell’s protein-making machinery—leading to misfolded proteins linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s. A Stanford study reveals slowed ribosome movement in older cells causes protein clumping, …