Studies into astrobiology in conjunction with continuous efforts dedicated to planetary exploration have led to a significant interest in searching for extraterrestrial microbes. Scientists have developed convincing reasons that support the possibility of extraterrestrial microbes, including the theory of evolution, the presence of extremophiles on Earth, and the rapidly increasing number of Earth-like planets discovered […]
For many decades, humans have polluted the environment. The resultant toxic waste has been attributed to the development of a number of serious illnesses and health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, developmental illnesses, endocrine disruption, kidney damage, liver damage, and potentially heart disease. Image Credit: dimitris_k/Shutterstock.com To tackle this major health and environmental issue, scientists […]
Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food that is high in dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat. However, it was not clear how avocados impact the microbes in the gastrointestinal system or “gut.” “We know eating avocados […]
Spending long periods of time in space can wreak havoc on space traveler health, including negative effects on metabolism, bone and muscle health, gastrointestinal health, immunity and mental health. This could prevent us pursuing long-distance missions, such as a Mars landing. However, a new review in open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology highlights that promoting a […]
