Category: Health News
Muscle Mass Enhancement: Yamanaka Factors Accelerate Muscle Regeneration in Mice
Scientists from the Salk Institute published a study in Nature Communications recently that focused on enhancing muscle regeneration in mice using various molecular compounds. Loss of muscle mass occurs …
New Research in Mice Shows the Potential Of Base Editing for Treating Sickle Cell Disease
A recently published article presented a new form of treatment for sickle cell disease in mice. Researchers from the Broad Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital used a new …
Study Shows That Lactic Acid Is a Powerful Antidepressant
One of the mechanisms by which exercise helps against depression is the production of lactic acid according to a new study. Exercise is an effective antidepressant. Daily 35 minutes …
Essential First Aid Skills: Vital Knowledge for Handling Any Emergency
First aid is emergency care or treatment given to a sick or injured person before more advanced treatment is given. Injury is inevitable, and there are chances that one …
University of Maryland Scientists Test Methylene Blue as Sunscreen
Sunscreens are an essential part of summer vacations. However, the chemicals contained in some of them may be harmful to the environment and health. Researchers at the University of …
Northwestern University Researchers Create a New Biomaterial That Can Be Used to Grow Neurons
Researchers from Northwestern University developed a new kind of biomaterial that can be 3D printed and can imitate features of the brain tissue. This is a step towards incredible …
University of Pittsburgh Scientist Helps Blind Man Regain Partial Vision
A blind patient with advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa has had his vision partially restored after treatment with optogenetic therapy. His sensitivity to light has improved and he is now able …
Declining Sperm Count in Western Men Does Not Necessarily Mean a Decline in Fertility
Recent studies have shown that sperm counts in men are declining, especially in Western countries, leading to apocalyptic predictions about the possible extinction of the human species. But Harvard …