British researchers have recently developed a simple and economical way to measure intestinal transit time very precisely. They simply made muffins containing blue food coloring. However, this means makes it possible in particular to evaluate the composition of our intestinal microbiota and therefor

Making noise while eating can annoy those around you, at least some members. These may be suffering from misophonia. Recently, British researchers conducted a study proving a stronger connection between the region of the brain processing sound and that controlling the mouth and throat in people suff

In the extensive list of superfoods, we find several superfruits. Among them, the Goji berry from China, and presented as beneficial to health despite some controversy. What is Goji berry? The notion of superfruit – derived from that of superfood – originated in the United States. It refers to a fr

With less than two months to go before the Tokyo Olympics open, Japan has extended its state of emergency for several weeks. The country is seriously considering canceling this event, for several reasons making its organization very complicated. Most Japanese want cancellation Today, Japans Covid-1

Thanks to the Diamond Light Source, a synchrotron located in England, physicists have been able to determine the individual mass of the 46 chromosomes of human cells for the first time. Chromosomes, consisting of a molecule of DNA and protein, are present in the nucleus of our somatic cells. They a

In China, a case of H10N3 avian influenza has been detected in a 41-year-old man. The disease had never been reported in a human before. The risk of an outbreak, however, remains extremely low, according to authorities. It usually hits birds. Now it affects humans too. China has just announced the

A recent study published in Nature sets the absolute limit on human life at 150 years. Beyond that, the human body would totally lose its ability to recover from stresses like illness and injury, inevitably leading to death. Scientific progress is continually pushing back the inevitable timeline fo

Hailed as the most complex structure in the universe, the human brain is second to none, but which organ comes closest to it? The testicle, according to a recently published study. The human body is a collection of different organs that work together to maintain overall health and homeostasis. At t

Napping is often seen as a sign of fatigue or laziness. But it can also have several other consequences. After all, over 85% of mammals have a sleep pattern based on a polyphasic rhythm. Everything you need to know about napping in general The siesta is therefore a moment that we allow ourselves ou

To make some people happy, were going to say that making love is equivalent to playing sports. However, this activity is not comparable to an intensive sports practice even if the act lasts a long time! Even for the greatest performers, the sexual act is not really to be compared to a sport. No, ma

There has been so little flu transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic that some of its viruses may have disappeared. If so, the lower diversity of these pathogens could facilitate the development of more targeted vaccines. Influenza is an infectious disease caused by certain RNA viruses of the Ort

On Earth, few people suffer from hyperthymesia, an extremely rare psychological condition. This is characterized by a superior ability to access autobiographical memories. In other words, it is about an exaltation of episodic memory. A hundred privileged Do you remember what you did on the evening

An Australian study recent argues that people with myopia fall asleep later in the evening and therefore have a lower quality of sleep. For the researchers behind the work, this is an additional reason to limit the use of screens in the evening in order to avoid disturbances of the circadian rhythm

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a blood test that can monitor the success of therapy targeted at tumor growth within 24 hours. Such an approach could make it possible to adapt, or even rethink, a treatment quickly according to its effectiveness on cancer. Unlike c

As summer approaches, the question of buying sunscreen arises. An essential accessory for summer holidays, this product is regularly the subject of criticism and scientific research. In the United States, researchers are testing a rather surprising alternative:methylene blue. A unique chemical UV f

The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over and cloth masks are now strongly discouraged. In addition, there is no longer a shortage of surgical masks and FFP2 today. Currently and for the future, it seems important to know the level of protection of the different masks against viruses. Surgical masks a

The tattoo world may soon attract a new kind of clientele. Indeed, an American start-up has just launched a tattoo whose ink dissolves about a year after injection. This offer is therefore an alternative to permanent tattoos. Biodegradable polymers Based in New York (United States), the start-up Ep

As the G7 countries have just announced they want to donate a billion doses of vaccine to poor countries, a huge boost of international solidarity is born. In fact, for most observers, only a global vaccination will really turn the page on the pandemic, and the cooperation of all countries will be a

Did the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus escape from a virology lab in Wuhan city? The rumor has been gaining weight lately. For an expert, the security and protocols concerning these sensitive structures should also be improved. The worrying rumor According to the latest figures, Covid-19 has killed more th

A recent US study suggests a link between exposure to tear gas and menstrual disturbances. Nothing is certain yet, but the fact is that this study has gathered a quantity of data on the subject never equaled before. A reoriented study following the first testimonies A team of researchers from the N