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Magical olfactory neurons
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Magical olfactory neurons

The dogs were paralyzed because of a spinal cord injury that was able to move again after the olfactory neuron transplants were taken from the nose.

December 14, 2018
Find the gene that causes alcoholism
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Find the gene that causes alcoholism

A new study has discovered a gene called RASGRF-2 that plays an important role in the stimulation of alcohol to release dopamine in the brain.

December 14, 2018
Mistletoe extract helps treat colon cancer
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Mistletoe extract helps treat colon cancer

Australian scientists said that mistletoe extract may support chemotherapy or a chemotherapy alternative to treating colon cancer, according to UPI.

December 14, 2018
Dialysis is faster and safer with the new method
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Dialysis is faster and safer with the new method

Thousands of dialysis patients can be given faster, safer treatments thanks to new implants being tested at St George's Hospital in Lon Don and Manchester University Hos…

December 14, 2018
Eating tofu helps increase sexual desire
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Eating tofu helps increase sexual desire

According to a new study, people who eat tofu (a soy-based product) and other processed foods from other plants can enjoy a more fulfilling sex life than those who do.

December 14, 2018
Dishwashing rags can cause paralysis
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Dishwashing rags can cause paralysis

According to a new study, on average there are nearly 1.5 million bacteria residing on each cm2 of dishwashing foam and about 150,000 bacteria per cm2 of dish cloths and…

December 14, 2018
Why obese people are often hilarious?
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Why obese people are often hilarious?

Scientists from McMaster University, Canada, found fat gene, also known as happy gene, FTO gene, linked to 8% of the gene. reduce the risk of depression.

December 14, 2018
The fetus also knows how to yawn
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The fetus also knows how to yawn

Scientists at Durham University have discovered that the fetus in the womb is not only hiccup, swallowing, stretching and yawning.

December 14, 2018
Use magnets for healing
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Use magnets for healing

Scientists at Yonsei University, South Korea are looking to use magnets as a remote control to make metal particles capable of destroying cells.

December 14, 2018
Premature babies weigh 720g
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Premature babies weigh 720g

Premature babies weigh only 1.6 pounds (720g equivalent). Ruby Love Lambright girl has undergone treatment treatments after the baby was born less than 3 months old and…

December 14, 2018
'That' does not make her vote early
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'That' does not make her vote early

Good news for husbands who are 'embargoed' by their wives when they are pregnant with their stomachs: sexual intercourse does not stimulate premature birth in pregnant w…

December 14, 2018