Health

A recent medical case report has raised concerns about the transmission of chronic wasting disease, a deadly prion disease commonly known as “zombie deer” disease, from deer to humans. This report highlights the tragic deaths of two hunters who consumed venison from deer infected with chronic wasting disease, leading to severe symptoms and ultimately fatal
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Recent research has discovered that genes which offer protection against excessive drinking are also associated with other health conditions such as heart disease and mental health issues. This study, conducted by an international team of researchers, analyzed over 3.2 million DNA records to identify specific genetic changes known as single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). These variants have
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The case reported by infectious disease specialists at the Amsterdam University Medical Center describes a 72-year-old immunocompromised man who had COVID-19 for an unprecedented 613 days. Despite receiving multiple vaccinations, his immune system failed to mount a sufficient response against the virus, leading to the development of a new immune-evasive variant within his body. This
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Understanding the intricacies of the human brain and how it is affected by hormonal fluctuations is a complex and fascinating area of study. Recent research conducted by neuroscientists Elizabeth Rizor and Viktoriya Babenko from the University of California Santa Barbara has shed light on the structural changes that occur in the brain throughout the menstrual
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Understanding psychosis is a complex task that involves identifying dysfunctions in specific brain systems. Researchers at Stanford University have made significant progress in this area, pinpointing two key brain systems involved in psychosis. These systems help us filter attention to important internal and external information and predict rewards, shedding light on how the symptoms of
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Washington State University and the University of Oregon has uncovered a phenomenon they describe as ‘bacterial vampirism’. This peculiar attraction refers to certain types of bacteria that are drawn to human blood, a dangerous inclination that can result in fatal infections. The team’s investigation revealed that these deadly
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The study on transgenic mice conducted by researchers from the VIB-Neuro-Electronics Research Flanders in Belgium has shed light on the fascinating world of spinal cord memory. While previously it was believed that motor learning and memory were solely confined to brain circuits, this research has challenged that notion. The findings have opened up new possibilities
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