Did you know that remedies from the Amazon rainforest have been saving lives for a long time now? Science continues to discover plants and animals that show great promise in medicine. From deadly poison to simple medicine For more than a year now, we have had to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic . Th

In Portugal, a researcher is working on ways to use marine microorganisms to improve human health without damaging that of the oceans. He believes that humanity must exploit the oceans in a sustainable way by studying microorganisms, 90% of whose species have never been studied. One of the solution

Far from being a waste of time, daydreaming might be one of the best things you can do in your free time. Many studies have attempted to quantify the time spent daydreaming. Some, including one from Harvard, estimate that we spend 30-50% of our waking lives letting our minds wander. However, none o

Mucus serves to retain pathogenic microbes and is therefore part of our bodys defense elements. US researchers have succeeded in reproducing the complex structure of natural mucus. For scientists, this could pave the way for future treatments for infectious diseases. An artificial mucus that induce

A two-decade study found that hugs actually have powers. Direct contact between the bodies of mother and child – skin to skin – would promote the development of better empathy in adulthood. Hugs for good social sync According to an Israeli study published in the journal PNAS on February 22, 2021, c

Recently, the French government decided to suspend all air links with Brazil. The P1 variant - known as the Brazilian variant is still very much in the minority in France but is of concern to the scientific community. This variant would be more contagious, more virulent and possibly more resistant t

Brazil has over the weeks become the epicenter of the Covid-19 epidemic. Recently, the Brazilian Ministry of Health gave an unprecedented advice to women:that of postponing their pregnancy plans as far as possible. Wait for a better pregnancy Today, Brazil is one of the three most affected countrie

In India, the Covid-19 epidemic is out of control. After the discovery of a double mutant variant, a new strain has just appeared. This time it is about a triple mutant variant. What is a triple mutant variant? The SARS-CoV-2 mutations occur when the rate of contamination is high. After the English

Bordering the far west of China, Bhutans Lunana region is home to some of the highest peaks in the world. Incidentally, the region is inaccessible by car. Yet most of its residents have already received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. On Saturday, the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan adminis

British researchers recently claimed that chlorine in swimming pool water can kill the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in about thirty seconds. The results of this work enabled scientists to ensure that no contamination was possible in chlorine-treated swimming pools. Chlorine inactivates coronavirus In May

Exposure to radiation from the Chernobyl disaster did increase the risk of certain mutations linked to thyroid cancer. On the other hand, it did not cause new mutations in the DNA of children born to parents who participated in the cleanup of the site after the accident. Researchers have recently l

Two new studies have analyzed data from all previous research conducted to date on 5G technology. Their findings are reassuring, confirming that low-level radio waves pose no risk to human health. Two studies on 5G As 5G continues to be deployed in various areas of the globe, many voices are still

In the United States, a teenager gave off a very bad smell every time he tried to blow his nose. According to the doctors who treated him, one of his nasal cavities was blocked by a 9 mm caliber bullet. However, it had gradually undergone calcification over time. A pungent, nauseating odor In the c

In a recent study, researchers gathered demographic data from many countries. The goal? To give an overview of the changes that have taken place in the last three decades in the birth of twins. The twin boom Today the world is facing a true twin boom. According to a study published in the journal H

Although molecular farming is a promising method, its yield today is still insufficient and still requires laboratory research. Recently, Japanese researchers managed to increase this yield threefold by spraying the plants with vitamin C. Making molecular farming more efficient Molecular farming ai

An oral vaccine in pill form developed by the company Oravax should begin its first phase of clinical trials this summer to fight against Covid-19. Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc., an Israeli pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of oral drug delivery systems, recently announced the f

Fifteen volunteers recently started an extraordinary experience:spending 40 days in a cave in order to push the confinement to the extreme. The objective? Study the brains ability to cope with confinement from an emotional and adaptive point of view. The scientists responsible for this initiative wa

Pfizer is starting the first clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine in children under the age of twelve. The first participants in the trial, two nine-year-old twin girls, were vaccinated on Wednesday at Duke University in North Carolina. For several weeks, some laboratories have been starting cli

The daily consumption of a 25 gram serving of processed meat (the equivalent of a slice of bacon) would increase the risk of developing a form of dementia of 44%, says one study. We know that processed meats – such as hot dogs, ham, sausages, or canned meats and other meat-based sauces – are not no

While many French people are again confined for at least four weeks, research into the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus continues. Researchers say they have found an avenue to dig:ultrasound. According to them, ultrasound-induced vibrations could kill the virus. Choose the right frequencies The vaccination c