WHO has reduced the threat from the Iota strain

WHO has reduced the threat from the Iota strain

Strain Iota revealed in 27 thousand people – – Globally, 90% of the genetic sequences belong to the Delta variant, the organization states. The World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the Iota strain of coronavirus no longer poses a serious threat. The expert of the organization Maria van Kerkhove said this at a briefing on … Read more

Researchers have found out which genes affect the length of female fertility – ČT24 – Czech Television

Researchers have found out which genes affect the length of female fertility – ČT24 – Czech Television

study published in the prestigious journal Nature identified 290 genes after which eggs age prematurely, and thus menopause begins prematurely and fertility ends. “There are many mechanisms that lead to infertility. This study proved that most of the described genes are related to cellular processes in the detection of DNA damage and their subsequent repair, … Read more

Richard C. Lewontin (1929-2021), the geneticist who did not believe in genetic determinism | Genetics

Richard C. Lewontin (1929-2021), the geneticist who did not believe in genetic determinism |  Genetics

Since the mid-1800s, when Charles Darwin articulated the theory of evolution and Moravian monk Gregor Mendel identified the basic principles of heredity by crossing peas in his garden, scientists, philosophers, social scientists and theologians debated the implications of genetics at origins, meaning and future of human life. – .

Scientists correct story of first covid-19 outbreak in Portugal | Covid-19

Scientists correct story of first covid-19 outbreak in Portugal |  Covid-19

We’ve been through many things and several vacancies since what was the first outbreak of covid-19 detected in Portugal, in a shoe factory in Lousada, in the Porto district. A team of researchers from the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (I3S) of the University of Porto and the Hospital de S. João managed … Read more

Rosen Petrov became the father of a daughter

Rosen Petrov became the father of a daughter

– – Desislava Nesheva and Rosen Petrov PHOTO: Personal archive – Rosen Petrov (50) became the father of a girl. The eldest daughter of a famous screenwriter and TV presenter cried on May 8 at 8 pm at Tokuda Hospital. It was donated by Petrov’s favorite wife – Desislava Nesheva (38), who is a doctor … Read more

Are You More Like Mom or Dad?

Are You More Like Mom or Dad?

Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA – We still often do the search for the resemblance of a child to a father or mother. Some children say that they look like their father, but there are also those who look like their mother. So, is it the father or mother who is more genetically contributing? The answer depends on … Read more

Two genetic mutations associated with increased risk of mortality from covid-19

Two genetic mutations associated with increased risk of mortality from covid-19

Two genetic mutations responsible for the low production, and consequent deficiency, of a protein called Alpha 1 antitrypsin (AAT or A1AT), which has a protective action on the lungs and liver in inflammatory processes, may be associated with an increased risk of severe disease and mortality from covid-19. The warning comes from a group of … Read more

Why is it harder to learn foreign languages ​​with age?

Why is it harder to learn foreign languages ​​with age?

It is a well-known fact: with age, learning a new language or learning to play a musical instrument becomes more difficult. And there are quite objective reasons for this. But, looks like, scientists have found a method, how to deal with this problem. Jay Blandon of Memphis Research Hospital openedIn experiments in mice, the level … Read more