The Neanderthals, who crossed with humans tens of thousands of years ago, left their marks in our DNA. In fact, those old genes are now causing a lot of trouble. Certain Neanderthal DNA triples the chance of a severe course of Covid-19, according to a new study. Dangerous genesAbout 16 percent of Europeans and half … Read more
With countless stars in the universe, you would think their explosive death is nothing special. Yet it is something we rarely get to see. So it is quite spectacular that the Hubble space telescope managed to capture such a supernova. In January 2018, a bright explosion of light was observed at the edges of galaxy … Read more
The British Prince William and Harry were once the best of friends, but since Harry chose Meghan Markle, things have gone a lot less smoothly between the brothers. There is still controversy in the tent, says a biographer who spoke with insiders. “I didn’t believe it at first. I thought this argument was blown up … Read more
02.10.2020 – 08:00 Medienfachverlag Oberauer GmbH – – Frankfurt am Main (ots) Too few East Germans in the editorial offices – ZDF editor-in-chief Peter Frey himself made this diagnosis in 2019. For several months now, he has been building in his own house. In an interview with medium magazin (4/2020) he explains the change of … Read more
Some have no symptoms whatsoever, others become seriously ill and are still not recovered six months after infection. It is impossible to predict how the coronavirus will affect you. A few young people with whom RTL Nieuws spoke are still not cured months after they contracted Covid-19. Suus Meier Mattern (35) from Amsterdam says: “If … Read more
Scientists are working on a nasal spray that can nip infection with the corona virus in the bud. The results of research on ferrets are promising. A drug-like molecule in the spray can come into contact with virus cells in the nostrils to activate the body’s immune system. INNA-051, as the active ingredient is called, … Read more
Sign language interpreter Irma Sluis is sorry that her cough in her hand during the press conference has led to so many reactions on social media. She told RTL Boulevard that the coughing in her fist instead of her elbow went “unconsciously”. 49-year-old Irma explains what exactly happened. “I had a stab in the throat … Read more
An American will think twice next time before giving a Thai hotel a bad review. The resort filed a report after a few negative reviews from the man. Now he faces up to two years in prison. CorkageThe Sea View Resort in Koh Chang accuses Wesley Barnes of a smear campaign and has therefore gone … Read more
The Martini Hospital in Groningen has to postpone eighty operations, because almost 10 percent of the staff are at home with a cold and seasonal flu. That is why the hospital will close two operating rooms for the next two weeks. Too few people are available to perform all treatments. “We realize that it is … Read more
Influencers are desperate on Instagram to appear true and authentic, but gradually they are more actors than real people. Final example of this: American influencers rent a studio in which a private jet is simulated. For example, they can pretend to take a luxury trip to a tropical island. Influencers have been renting private jets … Read more