T cells are a crucial part of the human adaptive immune system. In response to a foreign invader in the body, various subsets of T cells are responsible for several functions that include killing infected cells and secreting signaling molecules called cytokines that tell other immune cells where to go and what to do. Different […]
The Olympics Games are in full swing, and if you’re an animal lover, one event on the schedule likely stands out—equestrian! Equestrian is one of the oldest disciplines of the Olympic Games, dating back to the ancient games that started in 776 B.C. The three equestrian disciplines certainly look different now, but the sport continues […]
Gone are the days when your only non-dairy milk option was grabbing a carton of some good ol’ almond milk. Now there are countless nut milks and other plant-based alternatives (hiii, oat milk) taking over.Though almond milk held court as the king of dairy-free milk for years, its reign might be over. It looks like […]
We remember things longer if we take breaks during learning, referred to as the spacing effect. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology gained deeper insight into the neuronal basis for this phenomenon in mice. With longer intervals between learning repetitions, mice reuse more of the same neurons as before—instead of activating different ones. […]
When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may judge them less harshly than they would judge a stranger who committed the same transgressions, but that leniency may come at the cost of the judger’s own sense of self-worth, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “How do we react when our […]
A primera vista, las mutaciones de la variante delta de covid, altamente contagiosa, no parecen tan preocupantes. Para empezar, delta tiene menos cambios genéticos que las versiones anteriores del coronavirus. “Cuando se supo que la epidemia en la India estaba impulsada por delta, nadie imaginó que sería tan mala o que superaría a otras variantes”, […]
More people in Norway are being offered a vaccine from the drug manufacturer Moderna for their second dose, even though they received a vaccine from BioNTech / Pfizer for their first dose. Combining vaccines provides similar protection and carries no greater risk of serious side effects than having both vaccines from the same manufacturer. “We […]
Roadblocks were set up to check drivers and a disease-control official called Thursday for increased testing of workers at Chinese ports after a rash of coronavirus cases traced to a major airport rattled authorities who thought they had the disease under control. The 171 new cases of the more contagious delta variant in the eastern […]
Dr Zoe explains the causes and symptoms of acid reflux We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info GERD is a condition whereby […]
Intellectual property (IP) officials in South Africa have made history in a landmark decision to award a patent that names an artificial intelligence (AI) as the inventor. Ryan Abbott, Professor of Law and Health Sciences, University of Surrey. Image Credit: University of Surrey The patent—which was filed by an international team of lawyers and researchers […]
