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Use polymer to cultivate a spine cell
US scientists have succeeded in cultivating functioning bone cells using only materials that are still used to make the popular Silly Putty toy.
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Science proves that green tea enhances memory
Now, researchers at Basel University have given the first evidence of the benefits of green tea extract to enhance cognitive functions, especially in working memory.
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Discovering the mechanism involved in the contraction of heart muscle
German scientists at Bochum University discovered a mechanism to control the elasticity of Titin protein, deciding on the hardening of the heart muscle.
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Are we only using 10% of the brain?
You have heard this many times, by your parents, teachers or a Discovery fan:
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Artificial bladder
British researchers are testing future devices to restore bladder function in people with severe spinal injuries.
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Brain function is affected if children live in poverty
Miserable childhood scenes and chronic stress can lead to emotional disorders as adults.
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New breakthroughs help early menopausal women have children
Young women with early menopause still have the opportunity to become mothers by technology
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Drinking dangerous arsenic water like smoking
The study was carried out by the US Environmental Protection Agency, which found that high concentrations of arsenic-contaminated drinking water could be dangerous to th…
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Loss of teeth causes memory impairment
Research in 273 subjects aged 55 and over, the scientists found a relationship between the number of natural human teeth and the performance of memory tests.
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Human eyes 'unveiled' IQ
Psychologist Idan Shalev of Duke University, North Caroline, USA and colleagues have found a link between the vascular system that provides oxygen and nutrition to the b…
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Strange immune system on human and animal mucus
In our bodies, the main function of mucus is a protective layer that keeps the underlying tissues always wet and prevents outside bacteria and microorganisms from enteri…
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American developed 'artificial spleen'
The function of the spleen is to filter the blood. However, when we are seriously ill or injured, the spleen sometimes is not strong enough to remove toxins from the blo…
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Use a lot of toothpaste that is dangerous to the nervous system
In order for the nervous system to function normally, there should be a balance between zinc and copper in the blood, but this balance is broken due to daily use of toot…
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Vitamin B3 also works like Viagra
Every day a familiar dose of vitamin B3 (active ingredient Niacin) works to improve erectile function in men with high cholesterol levels, a new study reveals.
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Detecting protein causing eczema
US scientists have discovered that Ctip2 protein when functioned incorrectly will lead to atopic dermatitis - a common form of eczema, thereby raising hope for treatment…