Category: Health News
Biologists Discovered Large Number of Plant Viruses Traveling with Pollen
Plants depend on pollen to reproduce effectively. New research shows that these same vehicles also serve a different purpose: they provide a free ride for plant viruses. Read Also: …Inhibiting Microbial Enzyme a Possible Path for Curing Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (the other type being Crohn’s disease), affects a reasonable number of Americans. Being a chronic condition, it is associated with a …
Study Discovers How Stem Cells Choose Differentiation Pathways
Cells are the basic, structural, and functional units of every living being. They are like the foundations from which all life takes its form. You are what you are …
Scientists Develop Rapid-Acting Antidepressants Similar to LSD but Without Hallucinogenic Effects
Clinicians and researchers have been showing more interest in psychedelics for the treatment of mental disorders, such as depression, in recent years. However, there have been serious safety concerns …Study Shows That Playing Hard to Get Is the Right Tactic for Seduction
According to a study conducted by Israeli researchers, playing hard to get and being deliberately cold to the person you are interested in can be an effective way to …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, …
New Fish Flow Study Provides Insights for Sustainable Fisheries Management
A newly-published study has brought together researchers across multiple fields to provide first-time insights into the flow of fish, both naturally and commercially. Most species of fish in the …
Finally! Detailed Structure of Cristae in Mitochondria Revealed
The mitochondria, also dubbed the powerhouse, are an important organelle in cells. It produces a huge chunk of the body’s currency of energy–ATP. That said, it should come as …