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Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in our body and its deficiency can contribute to significant health problems. Two common pathologies associated with magnesium deficiency are Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to one scientific review, low magnesium may actually be the greatest predictor of heart…
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Synthetic biologists achieve a breakthrough in the design of living cells. Northwestern University synthetic biologist Joshua Leonard used to build devices when he was a child using electronic kits. Now he and his team have developed a design-driven process that uses parts from a very different kind of toolkit to build complex genetic…
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A type of fiber called pectin can protect plants from soil aluminum, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, the study showed that pectin works as a barrier against aluminum. Pectin protects plants from soil aluminum Aluminum is…
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Two studies indicate that black seed (nigella sativa) may provide a unique set of benefits to aging women by protecting both against metabolic syndrome and accelerated bone loss As reported previously, black seed has been used for hundreds of years as both a food and medicine, and was once known as 'the remedy for everything but…
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There have been many studies conducted concerning how pets affect your health. Indeed, if you have a pet, you'll know how they brighten up your life. It’s a proven fact that taking care of a dog, cat, or other species of animals is beneficial for you on many levels. As a matter of fact, there are several studies that analyze how…
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Our motivation to put effort for achieving a goal is controlled by a reward system wired in the brain. However, many neuropathological conditions impair the reward system, diminishing the will to work. Recently, scientists in Japan experimentally manipulated the reward system network of monkeys and studied their behavior. They deciphered…
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The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers’ spending on unhealthy food. “Why Do Cashless Payments Increase Unhealthy Consumption? The…
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Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly fungal infections. The study, published in February 2021 in the prestigious…
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With enough training, most humans can learn how to echolocate, using their tongue to make clicking sounds, and interpreting the sounds of the echoes that come back, reflected from the surrounding environment. In as few as 10 weeks, researchers were able to teach participants how to navigate obstacles and recognize the size and…
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The vision of a completely blind man has been partially restored using light-sensing proteins first found in algae. The man was treated with a type of therapy called optogenetics, which uses the proteins to control cells at the back of his eye. He first knew it was working when he realised he could see the painted stripes of a…
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