In Cyprus, a researcher claims to have discovered a combination of the Omicron and Delta variants. However, the information concerning this new variant called Deltacron seems to have invaded the media too quickly. Some scientists indeed claim that it is not in fact a new strain of the coronavirus.

A new drug with the potential to treat moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis has been shown to be highly effective in a phase clinical trial 3, all with very few side effects. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the female reproductive system.

At the last CES 2022 show, a French company presented 3D printed splints, an alternative to the usual casts. Several hundred people have tested these light, radiolucent and customizable splints. Only advantages The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place in Las Vegas from January 5 to 8, 2022. T

A new study confirms the link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the development of multiple sclerosis. According to this work, EBV is not only linked to MS:it is indeed an essential trigger of the neurological disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous

The last days of 2021 were festive. You may have gathered with family or friends, shared a good meal and drank a little a lot of alcohol, before possibly prolonging the night elsewhere. Nevertheless, before chaining the drinks, it is important to fully understand what is really happening in our bo

In Texas, scientists have developed an open-source Covid vaccine with the aim of reducing inequalities between countries in the face of the pandemic. Much less expensive than other products available on the market, this vaccine would have been shunned, especially by the US government, despite the ef

Foreign bodies are inserted into the genitourinary tract, especially the urethra, by some people for a variety of reasons. And extracting them is sometimes a challenge. In the journal Urology Case Reports, a team of doctors reports an unfortunate case of insulating foam injected into a persons ureth

As part of their work, British researchers have focused their attention on grandmothers remedies for hangovers. According to the results, all of these tips would have no scientific basis. Very low quality evidence In February 2021, a study conducted in the United Kingdom concluded that each person

If the genetic origin of obesity leaves little doubt, the reasons for its appearance are still the subject of scientific research. According to a recent Hong Kong study, however, obesity may well be due to the absence of a gene in a protein in the human body. Obesity reduces the presence of a gene

Sarco, the assisted suicide capsule developed by the non-profit organization Exit International, is now legally approved in Switzerland. It aims to replace the ingestion of sodium pentobarbital in liquid form currently used for medical assistance at the end of life. Switzerland raises few legal obs

While the recent arrival of the Omicron variant is panicking governments around the world, American researchers say they have developed an anti-covid chewing gum. While the results are promising, no human testing has taken place. And above all, the public may never have access to it. Trick the viru

Elon Musk, co-founder of Neuralink, recently said the company could implant its first computer chips in human patients as early as next year. The first affected will be patients with spinal cord injuries. What is Neuralink technology? Past research has shown how brain-machine interfaces can be used

The New Zealand government is set to permanently ban smoking for anyone born after 2008. The government believes that previous restrictions put in place to limiting young peoples access to tobacco does not have enough of an effect. Neutral packaging, high prices or a ban on smoking in bars… In rece

According to a large study of more than seven million people, taking the drug sildenafil (better known under the brand name Viagra) is linked to a lower risk of nearly 70% of developing Alzheimers disease compared to non-users. This work is published in the journal Nature Aging. Sildenafil against

A few weeks ago a man went to a specialist clinic complaining of long-standing discomfort inside his right nostril . A rhinoscopy and CT scan finally revealed the presence of an inverted ectopic tooth in the nasal cavity. Ectopic teeth are rare, but its even rarer to have one in your nose. The case

According to science, prehistoric microorganisms are resistant to antibiotics. Thus, the question of a potential pandemic arises with the melting of ice and permafrost in the polar regions. If most of the research focuses on the Arctic, what about the Antarctic? A problematic thaw in Antarctica On

A recent study conducted over more than a decade has delivered an unprecedented conclusion. Indeed, she established a link between cannabis use and sleep disorders. Smoking cannabis would make it more difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep and also make smokers sleep too much. What if cannabis affec

In Japan, scientists have developed a very special face mask. Indeed, it glows under UV light after contact with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. According to the researchers, this device could allow users to quickly find out if they have been infected with the virus. This mask may even become the new Co

A recent study indicates that the proportion of newborn boys and girls would have more to do with heavy metals present in the air and water rather than with the seasons, climatic hazards and other social factors. Huge databases Is the sex ratio at birth related to pollution? Researchers from Karoli

Cultivating viable mini-organs in the laboratory could open up new avenues for understanding the development of different diseases or testing new treatments. In this sense, a team of researchers has just made a breakthrough by proposing the most advanced gastric organoids to date. Cell cultures and