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Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle Have Greater Impact on Lifespan Than Our Genes
Shakespeare once wrote "The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in our stars, but in ourselves."
Concurring with the Bard, a recent paper in the journal...
Scientists Partially Restore Vision in Blind Man Using Emerging Technique and Genes from Light-Sensitive Algae
By injecting a Parisian man's eye with genes from algae that encode for light-sensing proteins, scientists were able to slowly restore the patient's vision...
First Cloned Endangered Species in U.S. From Genes Frozen 30 Years Ago Gives Hope For Black-footed Ferret
Black-footed ferret recovery efforts aimed at increased genetic diversity and disease resistance took a bold step forward on Dec. 10, 2020, with the birth...
Fotógrafo Captura Imágenes Sorprendentes de una Tormenta de Rayos Apodada ‘La Noche de las Mil Horquillas’
Estas asombrosas imágenes describen la increíble tormenta de relámpagos que cayó sobre el estado mejicano de Colima.
Villa Suiza Proyecta Imágenes de Banderas en Montaña como Símbolo de Solidaridad ante la Pandemia
Cada noche durante las tres últimas semanas, la montaña de 4,478m ha sido iluminada con una bandera de diferentes países para mostrar unidad global.
Mira Algunas de las Hermosas Imágenes Ganadoras de este año en el Concurso “Foto de Amabilidad”
Cuando se da pie a enviar fotos de amabilidad, cientos de fotógrafos publicaron su trabajo -y los resultados son sorprendentes.
Científicos Capturan por Primera vez en Imágenes el Nacimiento de un Planeta- Confirmado.
Por primera vez en la historia, científicos han capturado en imágenes el nacimiento de un planeta.
El equipo internacional de investigadores hizo una gran detección...
Supreme Court Rules Human Genes May Not Be Patented
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that human genes cannot be patented, a decision that could shape the future of medical and genetic research...
Five New Alzheimer’s Genes Double Total as Doctors Unravel Disease Cause
Five new genes have been definitively linked to Alzheimer’s disease, doubling the total confirmed by scientists and opening new areas for research into an...
Caterpillar Fungus Used in Chinese Medicine Slows the Growth of Cancer Cells, Shows New Study
British researchers have discovered one of the secrets behind a traditional Chinese medicine made from an orange caterpillar fungus, and are touting its potential...
When Your Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons Grow and Heal 4x Faster, MIT Study Shows
There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good—strengthening muscles and bolstering our bones, blood vessels, and immune system—but now, MIT engineers have found...
Study Raises Hopes of Treating Aggressive Cancers by Identifying Fragments of Rogue DNA
A breakthrough in understanding how and why some cancer tumors are particularly aggressive and non-responsive to treatments has placed blame on breakaway strands of...
Near-Perfect Statue of Roman Citizen Unearthed During Construction in Bulgaria After Surviving for 1,700 Years
Missing only a hand, a life-sized statue of a Roman citizen unearthed recently in Bulgaria is about as pristine as they come.
Found during construction...
The Medicinal Value of Chaga Mushrooms as a Nutraceutical for Good Health
In an updated review of the medicinal value of the Siberian native fungus called chaga, international researchers underscored the almost unbelievable value of this...
Ancient Mummies Reveal Precise Origins of Kefir in the Human Diet: New Study
The oldest traces of fermented dairy ever discovered were recently found in western China's Tarim Basin, dating back 3,600 years.
A DNA analysis shows that...
Researchers Bend DNA Strands with Light, Revealing a New Way to Study the Genome
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life’s basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal...
San Diego Zoo Celebrates Birth of Sumatran Tiger Cub–Contributing Genetic Diversity to Species with 600 Remaining in Wild
San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Sumatran tiger cub, a subspecies of which only 600 give or take one-third, remain in...
Good News in History, August 26
233 years ago today, John Fitch was granted a US patent for a boat propelled by steam power which used mechanical paddles to propel...
FDA Approves Drug That Targets Brain Cancer Gene Mutation That Could Delay Need for Radiation and Chemotherapy
A new drug for a type of brain cancer, called IDH-mutant low-grade glioma, was approved this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—a...
Honest Uber Eats Driver Working to Pay for Wedding Earns Hundreds After Leaving Viral Letter in Chipotle Bag
When a driver for Uber Eats humbly asked for a little generosity in order to give his wife-to-be the wedding of her dreams, the...