A recent study has shown that mice lived up to 33% longer when their intake of isoleucine, a specific amino acid, was reduced. The research, published in Nature, found that male mice on this restricted diet not only lived longer but also had a lower risk of age-related diseases likeContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered that ageing occurs in two rapid bursts, rather than gradually over time. This research, published on 14th August 2024 in the journal Nature Aging, reveals that these bursts take place at around 44 and 60 years of age. The study was led by Professor Michael Snyder fromContinue Reading
Chimpanzees’ Use of Medicinal Plants Discovered in Uganda A groundbreaking study has found that chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest use certain plants as medicine to treat their illnesses. This rare discovery shows that chimpanzees use plants specifically for their healing properties, not just as food. Key Findings of the StudyContinue Reading
A recent study suggests that wild elephants might use unique sounds, similar to names, to address each other. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, was inspired by previous research on bottlenose dolphins, which use signature whistles to call each other by name. Dr. Mickey Pardo, a biologist atContinue Reading
A Swedish study from Lund University suggests a possible link between tattoos and a type of cancer called malignant lymphoma, but more research is needed. The study, published in eClinicalMedicine, looked at nearly 12,000 people in Sweden, including almost 3,000 with malignant lymphoma diagnosed between 2007 and 2017. These wereContinue Reading
Recent research suggests that at-home spit tests are more effective than standard blood tests for men at high genetic risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. These preliminary findings were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago. Currently, there is no national screening programme forContinue Reading
A study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that ninth-grade students with friends who had a mental disorder were more likely to develop one themselves later. This link remained even when considering parental factors and home addresses. Researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland analysed data from over 710,000 FinnishContinue Reading
New research reveals that slouching while using a smartphone or working does not damage your spine. Chris McCarthy from Manchester Metropolitan University highlights that studies conducted over the past two decades show no connection between slouching and spinal pain. Traditionally, slouching has been considered harmful and associated with negative traits,Continue Reading
Multiple mandibular impactions secondary to hyperdontia refer to a dental condition where an excess number of teeth, a condition known as hyperdontia, causes multiple teeth in the lower jaw (mandible) to become impacted. Impacted teeth are those that are unable to erupt properly into the mouth due to obstruction byContinue Reading
A doctor who had terminal brain cancer a year ago is still cancer-free after trying a new treatment he created. His name is Dr. Richard Scolyer, and he is a famous pathologist from Australia. He is 56 years old and was diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma.Continue Reading
