If the Moderna company is surely on the way to concretizing a success announced for a decade, many observers point the finger at the latter. They believe that Modernas sole motivation is the pursuit of profit at any cost. Moderna gets a rather awkward award Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology c

A large study conducted around the world shows that cholesterol levels are starting to drop in Europe and North America. Conversely, they continue to rise sharply in many Asian countries. Cholesterol is a lipid (a fat) that circulates in our blood and performs many cellular functions within our bod

In our country, the cultivation of GMO seeds is strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, many of them are paradoxically authorized for import, in particular for human and animal food. GMOs authorized in France When we talk about agriculture, the first problem we think of is the use of chemicals pesticide

A year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the scientific world finally has a little perspective in order to estimate the duration of immunity induced by viral infection. A US study estimated that this would last at least 8 months. Is this good news? Long-lasting immunity In December 2020, a

Known for almost two centuries, Dupuytrens disease particularly affects men of a certain age. This disease with a strong genetic predisposition mainly affects Europeans and more particularly Icelanders. Thus, it is generally nicknamed Viking disease. Viking Disease In 1831, Baron Guillaume Dupuytre

French researchers recently claimed to follow a serious lead concerning a local treatment of Covid-19. They isolated extracellular vesicles in vitro , these acting as a biological decoy capable of cheating the virus. What is the potential of this track? Extracellular vesicles at the heart of the st

Wanting to be happy is obviously linked to well-being and health. However, this quest can never lead to something perfect, so many people can eventually become unhappy and depressed. The quest for happiness In his book The Enlightenment:The Pursuit of Happiness 1680-179 0 (2020), British historian

The current coronavirus pandemic also seems to be giving automakers pause. The Japanese Honda claims to have developed a kind of mask for its vehicles. This is an air filter whose mission is to block microparticles capable of penetrating and then circulating in the passenger compartment. A rather a

This global Covid-19 pandemic will have seen the birth of various aberrations. The latest comes from Turkmenistan, a relatively unknown country in Central Asia. Its president spoke of research intended to prove that licorice root can neutralize the coronavirus. Licorice to protect against the virus

Home, bars, restaurants… a vast French study led by epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet reveals which places are most at risk for Covid-19 contamination in our country. As part of a study published in the journal Nature published last November, researchers had analyzed the movements of 98 million Americ

A recent Canadian study concluded that adolescents with poor sleep quality are more likely to become depressed in adulthood. According to researchers, recurrent sleep disturbance is one of the underlying causes of depression. Higher exposure among teens Adults with depression often experience their

A French start-up has developed an innovative optical technology that provides a detailed view of the cellular structure of the skin. This is a non-invasive method, the purpose of which is to quickly detect cancerous lesions. Getting an early diagnosis According to the Foundation for Medical Resear

The question of the harmfulness of electronic cigarettes is still debated, although negative observations are accumulating. A recent study has suggested a risk of impaired heart rhythm after exposing mice to aromatic liquids. The toxic effects of certain aromas In October 2020, the independent int

Researchers recently claimed that older patients would do well to avoid surgery on their surgeons birthday. According to these researchers, they would have a greater risk of dying in the month following the operation. However, further research will be needed to confirm this astonishing claim. Surpr

Spanish researchers have developed a rather simple and quick stress test to screen for coronary heart disease. The person will simply have to climb stairs at a certain pace and within a set amount of time. This could initially avoid screening using traditional methods. Quick and easy screening Jesú

The current pandemic and the various measures taken by the government are weighing heavily on peoples minds. In the 1980s and 1990s, several studies focused on the benefits of keeping a diary. Is this a solution to hold on until the health crisis ends? A diary to keep you going? In France, the two

Many people praise the quality of life in the countryside. It must be said that this is characterized in particular by better air quality and a soothing calm. Nevertheless, a recent study estimates that people live better in the city. How is this possible? Lower life expectancy in the countryside A

Forgotten since the 1950s, bed bugs made their comeback in France in the 1990s and are very present today. Where other insects seek out sugar and dirt, bed bugs have an entirely different purpose:to feed on our blood. However, there are many ways to exterminate them. A blood-sucking pest Bed bugs a

Several cases of Covid-19 have been reported within a Chilean scientific base in Antarctica. The new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is therefore officially present on all continents of the Earth. It is not known where or when the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 actually appeared. On the other hand, we know th

First place in the eVolo 2020 Skyscraper Competition goes to a Chinese creation. Thought as a response to the current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, the Epidemic Babel skyscraper could make it possible to react more quickly to future episodes of the genre. Prefabricated enclosures as needed At th