Biology
For the first time, Portuguese scientists created a 6-legged mouse
Scientists created a 6-legged mouse embryo, with an extra pair of hind legs instead of external genitalia.
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Flu epidemic
Scientists develop Covid-19 bait from healthy cells
A team of authors are testing a therapy that floods the body with 'cells' that lure viruses away from healthy cells.
Science Events
Discovery of temperature and touch wins the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology
On the afternoon of October 4, the Nobel Committee announced the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology, which belonged to two American scientists, David Julius and Ardem Patapo…
Life
The drug discovery caused nCoV to multiply 1,000 times slower
The hrsACE2 test drug can effectively block the cell gateway used by nCoV to infect hosts.
Cancer
Discovered immune mechanism 'can treat all types of cancer'
Scientists from Cardiff University (Wales) have just published research results showing the potential of harnessing the body's immune mechanism to treat all cancers.
Biology
'Herbal Heroin' - Indonesian farmer's livelihood
Kratom leaves may affect morphine-like brain receptors. Because of this, kratom has become a popular herb, but is also being abused as a narcotic
Health
Find a way to use scent to treat baldness
In a recent study, scientists devised a new approach: using the smell of sandalwood to stimulate hair growth.
Health
Japan successfully selected sex for artificial insemination rats
The separation of X chromosomes and Y chromosomes is difficult because there are no functional differences between these chromosomes.
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Why does mint make our mouth feel cool?
If you sip a mint leaf, you may notice that it makes your mouth feel cool. That's because mint, like chili, is a biochemical success story.
Cancer
Why do cancer cells spread abnormally?
The high number of receptors of cancer cells makes them more strongly interact with blood vessel walls, pushing through the vascular wall into surrounding tissues.
Health
Brain scans may soon detect suicidal intent
Researchers at Yale University, USA believe, advanced tomography and the receptor they are looking for will help early detection of those who intend to commit suicide.
Cancer
Find a way to prevent metastatic cancer
Researchers in Switzerland combine Activin B protein and ALK7 receptor to create a signaling pathway that causes cancer cells to die on their own.
Biology
Decode how mosquitoes find burning humans
American scientists found that mosquito-borne antennae help them recognize lactic acid, a substance in human sweat and from there to burning.
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7 surprising facts about your body help you explain many things in life
For centuries, the human body has always been an inspiring topic for researchers and a source of countless inventions.
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New discovery about 'virtual smell'
The first study in the United States used nationally representative data to test the incidence and risk factors for odor recognition, contributing to unlocking the myste…