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Wheat pests spread faster than we thought
The spread of human and plant diseases by wind is likely to spread faster than we think has left concerns for not only human disease but also a fungus that threatens the…
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Just one virus molecule is enough to cause infectious disease
Can exposure to a viral molecule make you infected? Until now, we still do not have enough solid evidence.
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Detection of genes that control skin formation
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a gene in the human body that controls skin growth.
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Progress in studying Alzheimer's
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have discovered a protein called BAG2 that is important in understanding Alzheimer's disease and can open new goals for drug development.
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Fleas on rats transmit harmful bacteria heart.
Bacteria can cause dangerous human heart disease, which is transmitted by live fleas on mice.
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Chocolate helps heart healthy
Each day a small piece of dark chocolate protects the heart from inflammation, thus avoiding heart problems. Milk chocolate does not have this ability.
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The unexpected impact of taste and smell
Often ignored by the senses 'more attractive' such as sight or touch, taste and smell are more complex than what we think. They also have a surprisingly large impact on…
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Dogs are infected with 'disease' yawning from people
If you have to wait for the doctor for many hours in the clinic, you must have yawned at least once. Many people know yawning is a sign of fatigue, but few people think…
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New evidence of the benefits of breast milk
Swiss and Australian researchers have discovered breast milk proteins - not found in cow's milk - that are resistant to disease by eliminating bacteria, viruses and othe…
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Why are painful memories in life so intense
Emotional memories of tragedies in life such as accidents, wars or serious diseases are stored for a long time in the brain. This makes effective treatment difficult. Re…
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Girls benefit from breastfeeding more than boys
Doubting the long-held belief that breastfeeding protects all babies from the same disease, the study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkin Center for Pediatrics showed…
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Children are often bitten by dogs because of ... disorder
It is no coincidence that children are bitten more often than adults. A recent study at a veterinary hospital in Philadelphia, the United States revealed the reasons for…
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The magic of the heart
No one understands why but the heart has become a global symbol of love. Chinese people associate it with the center of happiness, the Greeks believe that the heart is t…
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Stealing addiction syndrome
People who have a stealing disease never show up for the purpose of getting rich. Even very powerful people can be addicted to stealing, such as King Henry IV of France.
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The more the insect bites, the more immune the immune system is.
Insect stings more is not necessarily bad. Their saliva can protect people from infectious diseases caused by parasites.