WEIRD FACTS
Engineered mRNA has caused cells to produce their own therapeutic proteins. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 05 – Engineered mRNA has turned cells into tiny biofactories, producing medications to successfully treat an inflammatory skin condition and two types of cancer, according to …
Different tampon brands contain detectable concentrations of potentially dangerous metals. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 04 – The first study to measure the concentration of metals in tampons has found that several brands contain concerning amounts of lead, arsenic and cadmium. More …
Contrary to popular belief, insulin production is triggered more by proteins and fats than carbohydrates in some people. DALL-E – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 03 Some people produce more insulin in response to proteins and fats than carbs, new research has found. Suggesting …
A novel combination treatment for advanced prostate cancer has been granted Fast Track status by the FDA. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 02 – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has green-lit the fast-tracking of an innovative personalized treatment for advanced …
This breakthrough can effectively shield vulnerable members of the community from those who won’t get a measles shot. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 01 – Measles is on the rise, attributable to the anti-vaccination movement and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, …
SmartyPlants will also help you learn to become an expert indoor gardener. SmartyPlants – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jun 27 – ‘Pandemic gardens’ were almost as popular as new pets and sourdough starters during 2020, but many of us learnt the hard way that …
A healer conducts an ayahuasca drinking ceremony in Avie village, in Ecuador, on Jan.14, 2023. Pedro Pardo / AFP via Getty images – Pardis Mahdavi, President, University of La Verne Published: 2024 Jun 28 – Ayahuasca, a sacred drink made from the stem …
CBD use during pregnancy might not be safe. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jun 25 – While CBD or cannabidiol is now widely available, widely used and generally considered safe, new research has found that its use during pregnancy may produce some strange …
“Purple fire” – leafcutter bee (Megachile lagopoda) by Gustav Parenmark (age 17, Sweden). Royal Entomological Society View 19 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jun 27 – This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people’s favorite, but insects …
Smile, new robotics technology is on its way! ©2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND – By Ben Coxworth 2024 Jun 26 – In a breakthrough that isn’t at all creepy, scientists have devised a method of anchoring living human skin to robots’ faces. The technology …
