Rice is an essential part of the diet of many populations on several continents. Nevertheless, arsenic is often present in high quantities. Thanks to their study, scientists believe they have found the best way to cook rice to eliminate this arsenic while saving the nutrients of this cereal. Limit

A British study recently showed that the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is present in the lungs of deceased patients. During the autopsies they performed, the researchers revealed abnormalities in the cells of the pulmonary system. Abnormal lung cells In some cases, patients show symptoms sev

In France, legislation obliges citizens not to throw their batteries and other accumulators in the trash. Indeed, these may contain certain substances that are dangerous for the environment and health. However, the materials that make them up have a high recycling potential. The law is formal In 20

Elon Musks Neuralink company aims to implant a chip the size of a small coin in human brains in order to connect them to machines . However, a team of Australian researchers offers another solution to achieve a similar result. It is a question of using the veins, a much less invasive alternative. A

The American biotechnology company Moderna announced on Monday, November 16, that its candidate vaccine against Covid-19 was 94.5% effective. The announcement comes a week after that of the Pfizer and BioNTech laboratories. While more than a hundred vaccines are currently in development, only a few

An organization recently discussed the benefits and risks of using electronic cigarettes. According to her, the e-cigarette has positive effects in the short term. On the other hand, the possible long-term effects remain to be proven whether they are positive and/or negative. Fifty studies We still

Injecting certain proteins into the testicles with the aim of increasing sperm production and treating male infertility, as the promise of a (successful) study conducted in mice. In France, around one in eight couples consult because of difficulties in conceiving a child. In three quarters of the c

A British study praises the merits of nature-themed documentaries. According to the researchers, these productions have a soothing power. However, viewing them could be useful, especially for people staying in hospital. An experience in many forms Several studies have already shown that walking in

Yerba mate originates from the indigenous peoples of Brazil. This plant was imported to Europe in the 16th century and quickly became popular. Mate comes from a tree whose leaves are collected to prepare decoctions. Historically, they had the effect of chasing away fatigue and promoting good humor.

A recent experiment conducted in Finland suggests that the simple act of playing in the greenery and litter of an undergrowth can change the immune system of children. Asthma, eczema, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease… autoimmune diseases (which result from a malfunction of the immune sy

Researchers have recently identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy-based diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increase the risk of develop cancer. The Neu5Gc molecule is one of the two basic types of sialic acids found in the animal kingdom. However, it is abse

Practically a week after the release of the TousAntiCovid application, it is already a great success. Indeed, the application has been downloaded several million times. On the other hand, there is an incompatibility with old smartphones as well as other bugs and malfunctions. AllAntiCovid: A succes

A US study mentions mouthwashes, but also nasal washes and baby shampoos. According to the researchers, these substances could neutralize a certain form of coronavirus. This gives hope to discover a new solution to reduce the transmission rates of the coronavirus. Laboratory tests only Not long ago

According to a study conducted in Ireland, some baby bottles release up to 16 million microplastics per litre. Each child ingests more than a million every day. The researchers now want to understand the potential consequences of this ingestion rather than alarming unnecessarily on the results of th

A recent preliminary study conducted in the United Kingdom confirms that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has a significant impact on the brains of sick people. The researchers mention in particular a ten-year aging of the brain due to the disease. However, this study should be taken with a grain of salt

Spanish and Swiss researchers say they have discovered a new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. This would have developed in Spain and spread throughout Europe because of the long summer holidays. However, this strain would be at the heart of the fastest spread on our continent since the appearan

A recent survey shows that confinement in France due to the current pandemic is associated with increased use of telemedicine. Indeed, the use of teleconsultation has been multiplied by five with health professionals. However, some technical issues persisted. Most professionals are satisfied The fi

The provenance of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is one of the most important questions for members of the scientific community working on the subject. However, the track of the laboratory accident is currently still part of the hypotheses to explain its origin. A still unknown intermediate host The se

For several months, US researchers have been recording the coughing sounds of thousands of people. These are people affected or not by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and asymptomatic for some. The goal? Detect the virus in the coughs of asymptomatic people to better fight the pandemic. AI processing co

Fully tattooed and devoid of ears, French artist Black Alien recently had his nose removed! Who is this man who turned his whole body into a work of art? Absolute freedom French artist Black Alien – whose real name is Anthony Loffredo – is 32 years old and comes from Montpellier. At the end of Sept