A team of US researchers has targeted a gene in the brains of mice. By turning it off, they were able to reduce these animals appetite for food and make them want to exercise more. This research opens the way to new treatments for obesity in humans. A gene to fight obesity? Modifying the eating and

Researchers believe that if humanity does not change its way of life, the current health crisis will not be the last. If nothing changes soon, pandemics should even multiply! Are there solutions to reverse the trend? New pandemics in the future Does the current Covid-19 crisis signal a new era wher

A recent US study suggests that people who have already been infected with the coronavirus benefit from long-term immunity. These people would develop immune cells whose presence can be recorded over time. While the duration of this immunity cannot be precisely defined, these are very encouraging re

How future Covid-19 vaccines are distributed between countries could make a huge difference to the number of future deaths, according to a report. A monopolization of vaccines by rich countries could indeed lead to twice as many deaths as distributing them fairly. A veritable race for vaccines A do

The announcement of the preliminary results about the Pfizer vaccine was accompanied by some rather compelling news. Indeed, the vaccine will have to be stored at very low temperatures, i.e. at around -70°C. In order to remedy this problem, the laboratory is currently preparing a powder version. A

It is still too early to scientifically compare the memory of individuals before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. However, many people already feel that their memory is failing them. However, what we know about how memory works can provide some clues to explain this failure. A decrease in social in

Not long ago, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) called for support for a request made in October 2020 by India and South Africa. These two countries, supported by a hundred others, wish to exceptionally waive intellectual property rights during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the European Uni

At a recent international conference, researchers confirmed the reappearance of the Chapare virus in Bolivia. Appearing for the first time more than fifteen years ago, this virus made its comeback last year. Three people have died from it, after experiencing dengue-like symptoms. A worrying return

In France, the second wave of the epidemic is reaching its peak. The reproduction rate of the virus is falling, so people are hoping for an easing of restrictions. However, a WHO official recently estimated that if the mistakes of the post-first wave are repeated, there could be a third wave in earl

According to a recent study conducted in France, many carcinogenic nanoparticles are present in the urine of children. These particles from air pollution are known to increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Particles of different sizes Particulate Matter (PM) is the particles suspen

A recent Spanish study looked at everyday situations involving risks of coronavirus contamination. Going shopping, having it delivered to your home or going out for a dog walk, what is the most dangerous situation? Getting delivered is more dangerous Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Spain experienced

A new study looked at psilocybin, a substance found in magic mushrooms. According to the results, these mushrooms would be four times more effective than current antidepressants. While this is a small study, other previous research has come to similar conclusions. Very encouraging results In a stud

Recently, South Australia locked down its population for several days in order to combat a supposedly stronger strain of the coronavirus. In reality, this measure was taken because of the lie of a pizza maker about the circumstances of his contamination. In confinement after a testimony Australias

The British laboratory AstraZeneca has just announced in a press release that the effectiveness of its vaccine against Covid-19 is 70%. What do we know exactly about these first intermediate results? The American biotechnology company Moderna announced on November 16 that its vaccine candidate agai

A new coronavirus closely related to SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, has been discovered. The pathogen was isolated from bats stored in laboratory freezers in Cambodia. A new coronavirus closely related to SARS-CoV-2 While SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate around the world, rese

Sertraline, a widely prescribed common antidepressant, may help inhibit cancer cell growth, study finds. For the time being, this work has only been carried out on mouse models. Nevertheless, the clinical track remains promising. Cancer cells are so-called abnormal cells engaged in an anarchic proc

According to a recent meta-study, global warming could affect pregnancies. Researchers are concerned about future major heat waves, which are becoming more frequent around the world. Increasingly intense heat waves In general, global warming threatens humanity. Nevertheless, the increase in tempera

A study tells us that short periods of exercise can modify more than 80% of the metabolites circulating in our blood, which can influence our cardiometabolic and cardiovascular health in the long run. term. Physical activity is not only an effective way to lose weight or maintain your figure, it al

Today, healers use different forms of magnetism to relieve pain and reduce anxiety and other tensions. However, this practice dating from the end of the 18th century is more a phenomenon of society than a treatment based on science. Animal magnetism Franz-Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) was a German physi

When an individual drinks alcohol in large quantities, the only thing to do is wait for the liver to eliminate the excess ethanol. However, Canadian researchers recently presented a mask whose operation is based on hyperventilation. This device allows the alcohol to be evacuated more quickly through