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Revolutionary Gene Editing Technology Saves Teen Patient from Treatment-Resistant Cancer – First in the World!

A brand new gene editing technology known as base editing has successfully managed to heal a teenager from cancer. Alyssa, a 13 year old suffering from leukemia that was resistant to treatment, was in remission only a month after the…

December 15, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Five Signs You May Have Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be a debilitating health problem for those who have had good ear health all their life. It’s easy to spot just how reliant you become on your hearing when you realize that it’s no longer the same…

December 15, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

E-Cigarettes Can Harm a Crucial Substance From Our Lungs

A lot of people use e-cigarettes, although it is well-known that they don’t represent a healthy option, at least for teenagers and pregnant women. A new study by scientists from London comes to enforce the idea that smoking e-cigarettes can…

December 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Is There A Link Between The Bacteria In Your Gut And Depression?

According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the most frequent mental health disorders and a primary cause of disability in the world (WHO). The gut microbiota may play a role in the development of depression disorders, and…

December 14, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

NASA Prepares a Mission to Fully Map the Surface Water of Earth

Over two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by water. Or, to be more precise: 71%. Since no living organism would be able to survive without water, it would be a good idea for scientists to study this substance even more.…

December 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Working out and Being Mindful Not Effective in Improving Cognitive Skills in Older People

There was no significant improvement in cognitive function after either exercise or mindfulness training, according to a large study. Studies conducted on older persons who reported age-related deficits in memory but who had not been diagnosed with dementia were carried…

December 14, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

The Southern Ring Nebula Has a Messier History Than Astronomers Initially Thought

The NGC 3132 nebula (more colloquially known as the Southern Ring Nebula) was photographed in great detail back in July by the James Webb Space Telescope. The new photo was part of the telescope’s first full-color images of the Universe,…

December 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Dust Devils From Mars Are Recorded for the First Time – Listen NOW

Thanks to the powerful microphone that NASA’s Perseverance rover has carried along with it on its way to Mars, we can all now listen to the first audio recording of a so-called ‘dust devil’ from the Red Planet. Naomi Murdock,…

December 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Understanding Drug Overdoses and Deaths

Drug overdose remains the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States, most of them caused by opioids. Recently, there has been an increase in deaths from drug overdose caused by synthetic opioids like illicitly-manufactured fentanyl and stimulants like…

December 14, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 1

Workout Can Boost Cancer-Fighting Proteins

Experts continue to analyze cancer, and according to the latest discoveries in the medical industry, it seems that even a single workout can boost the proteins that are able to fight the terrible disease. Check out the latest reports about…

December 14, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Experts Are Working On Measuring Depression

Accoridng to the latest reports, it’s been revealed that scientists are now working on measuring depression. Check out the latest reports about this interesting matter below. Experts are working on measuring depression It’s been just revealed that scientists are now…

December 14, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

China Addresses Covid Tracking Amidst Soaring Infections

The covid situation in China is pretty controversial, as we have been reporting lately. A couple of days ago, we were revealing that China has slashed the number of locations that are deemed at high risk of wider covid outbreaks,…

December 14, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Cancer Growth Could Be Stopped By Low-Fat Diet

Experts have researched cancer for a really long time, and everyone is looking for the cure for the most terrible disease. Or at least a way to stop the spreading of the cancerous cells. Check out the latest promising reports…

December 13, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Fireball Challenges Astronomers’ Knowledge Regarding the Solar System’s Origin

An imposing fireball that originated at the outskirts of our Solar System seems to have captured astronomers’ attention more than ever. It has been proven that the space rock’s composition consists mostly of rock, which is indeed surprising considering that…

December 13, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Aztecs Were Relying on the Sun and a Mountain to Get Food

The Aztecs were fascinating people, as they were most famous for their agriculture, architecture, and land. Even though these people flourished in today’s central Mexico in the post-classic period between 1300 and 1521, they were able to develop writing skills,…

December 13, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0