Medical X-rays are used to create visual representations of the body’s internal tissues and structures. When X-rays pass through the body and reach an X-ray detector on the opposite side of the body, an image is formed that reflects the shadow cast by the body’s internal structures. One type of X-ray detector is photographic film, … Read more
Various strains of fungi, often used in the food industry for their fermentation and flavor-producing abilities, are the subject of a new study that suggests potential probiotic effects on intestinal inflammation. Published in the journal mSystems on October 26, the study provides a novel insight into the possibility of developing probiotics. Mathias L. Richard, director … Read more
We still know few details about long-term COVID and its impact on health, but a recent large-scale study by British and American researchers indicates that about one in seven people in the United States has experienced long-term COVID by end of 2022. According to the study coordinated by researchers from University College London and Dartmouth … Read more
Science magazine has devoted a number of analytical articles to the particularly important role of the hypothalamus in human behavior, regulating aspects such as hunger, sleep cycles and social interactions. This almond-sized brain structure, located between the pituitary gland and the thalamus at the top of the brainstem, acts as a main powerhouse for a … Read more
Scientists at Northwestern University in the US have developed an innovative skin cream designed to heal damage caused by sun exposure or environmental toxins. This cream contains synthetic melanin, which mimics the natural melanin in human skin and speeds up the healing process when applied to affected areas. The beneficial effects are not limited to … Read more
For decades, researchers have sequenced the DNA in many types of cancer, identifying genetic errors to understand the formation, growth and spread of tumors. However, sometimes cancer is influenced by subtle changes in the way the genetic code is expressed, rather than mistakes in the code itself. This form of regulation is called the epigenome. … Read more
A recent study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) is almost twice as effective as traditional scanning methods in assessing the aggressiveness of rare forms of cancer. This technology is able to identify details invisible to the naked eye, achieving an accuracy of 82%, compared to only 44% in the case of laboratory analysis. Researchers at … Read more
Researchers have unraveled the mystery of fainting! A genetic discovery has established the link between the heart and the brain in cases of fainting. A team of American neurobiologists has identified the sensory neurons that control fainting, paving the way for specific treatments for associated disorders. This research represents “the first comprehensive demonstration of a … Read more
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced on Friday that its safety monitoring group found no definite link between popular GLP-1 drugs used for diabetes and weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and thyroid cancer, in following an analysis that lasted several months. The EMA expert committee reviewed the non-clinical, clinical and post-marketing data related … Read more
With the start of flu season, it’s vital that everyone starts planning protective measures for themselves and their loved ones. According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method of preventing seasonal influenza, but the vaccination coverage rate in Europe is still low compared to … Read more