Category: Medical Research
Study Reveals a Potential Technique That Can Edit Genes and Cure Mitochondrial Diseases
Essentially, a mitochondrion is a special organelle in eukaryotes that synthesizes energy. They constitute a very tiny percentage of the human overall genome, but make no mistake, they have …
Ticks Saliva Contains Molecules That Fight off Inflammatory Diseases
Remember that time you were bitten by that annoying ant, and how that caused you pain, an itchy sensation, and after a while, caused that area of your skin …
Stanford University Study Shows Why Quality of Sleep Declines as We Get Older
Generally, sleeping pills are prescribed for the treatment of insomnia, but they are not effective in all patients. Poor quality and/or lack of sleep can increase the risk of …
Asteroid Study Shows Earth’s Water Existed Before Earth Itself
Water is an important element without which life cannot exist on Earth. But it has remained largely unclear how it came about on the planet. Now, evidence from a …Mosquitoes Are Attracted to the CO2 We Exhale and the Color Red Study Shows
The mosquito has gained quite a menacing reputation. The sights and sounds of them inspired dread and repulsion. The mosquito saliva is home to some important pathogens like malaria, …
Surrogacy Breakthrough: China Develops Autonomous Artificial Human Wombs Monitored by AI
Chinese researchers are working on growing fetuses in artificial autonomous wombs that use an AI-based nanny to monitors fetuses’ development. The dystopian world described in many science fiction novels …Scientists Pinpoint the Genes Responsible for How Tall You Are
Over the years, a lot of people have been obsessed with adding some inches to their height. Many companies claim to peddle remedies that can do the work. There …