The Sausage Plague: how the most dangerous poison became the elixir of youth
“Everything is poison, everything is medicine. Both are determined by the dose.” These words are attributed to the famous Swiss physician, alchemist…
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Showering and washing dishes during a thunderstorm forbidden
Although the likelihood of being struck by lightning is small, it is important to know how to stay safe during a thunderstorm.…
Snow on the ice moon Europa can rain from the bottom up
Jupiter’s moon Europa is perhaps the most interesting celestial body in the Solar System for astrobiologists. Europa is slightly smaller than our…
Dogs don’t remember generosity
Specialists from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna investigated whether four-legged dogs would prefer a generous trainer to one that does…
High Fish Consumption Has Been Linked to a Greater Likelihood of Developing Cancer
Melanoma occurs in the cells that produce melanin and is the most deadly type of skin cancer. A study finds that high…
An Unexpected Change in the Brain: A New Cause of Parkinson’s Related Cell Death Discovered
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that results in unintentional or uncontrolled movements including trembling, stiffness, and issues with balance and coordination.…
Decrease Your Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia – Avoid These 8 Controllable Risk Factors
The study found that each of the risk factors led to a decrease in cognitive performance of up to three years. A…
How Does a Tick Bite Cause Meat Allergies?
The structure of many important molecules involved in anaphylaxis to mammalian meat has been uncovered, opening the door to potential future treatments.…
A New Genetic Eye Disease Has Been Discovered
Retinal images of a patient with a TIMP3 mutation causing atypical symptoms. While there is visible damage in the retina (dark circles),…
Broad Implications: New Study Reveals Where Memory Fragments Are Stored
The study shed new light on the process of memory recall. Recalling memories requires the cooperation of several brain regions. When you…