Studies

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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Cassia singueana, or African cassia, is a small tree that’s native to tropical Africa, particularly in countries like Ethiopia, Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. A plant with a variety of uses, the African cassia tree is often grown in these parts as an ornamental plant as well as a source of food and medicine.…
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Story at-a-glance: • The phytonutrients EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) and resveratrol have a direct and indirect effect on your central nervous system, including having proneurogenic properties and improving cognitive function • EGCG demonstrates the ability to enhance connectivity in the brain, lower cognitive impairment and reduce…
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We don't only find testosterone in the male body, but also in a woman's ovaries and adrenal glands. Because of this, it's one of the androgens (male sex hormones) that exist in women. The main functions of testosterone are testicular and brain differentiation, as well as the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.…
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Capsaicin is an active compound found in different types of hot peppers. It is responsible for their spiciness, as well as for the health benefits associated with them. One of the most notable aspects capsaicin is known for is its ability to relieve pain. Several studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the intensity of pain signals…
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Story at-a-glance: A certain type of beta-glucan known as beta-1,3/1,6-glucan may be beneficial for the innate immune system, which is the first-line defense made up of natural killer (NK) cells, macrophages and white blood cells like neutrophils. In a study conducted on mice, those injected with beta-glucan were not…
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Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the antiviral activities of the bioactive components of Aloe vera. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In short, here is what they communicated: Previous studies have found that the ethanolic extract…
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Researchers at the University of Toronto are studying our capacity for empathy, or our ability to sense and understand someone else’s emotions, and are debunking some common misconceptions along the way. Their work, recently published in the journal Psychological Science, is potentially important since empathy is fundamental to…
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Did you know that we have crystals in our brains? Scientists have discovered the presence of tiny crystallized fragments of magnetite living in our brain, including the pineal gland which is known as the third eye or the seat of the soul. Magnetite is one of the most magnetic substances on the planet and allows us to detect the…
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The drug dimethyltriptamine (DMT) could provide crucial aid to stroke victims by minimizing the damage inflicted on victims’ brains as they are rushed to the hospital, according to researchers. Canadian company Algernon Pharmaceuticals has laid out plans to microdose participants in the first clinical trial of its kind in hopes to help…
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