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03/26/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Does stress have benefits? A certain form of stress may be linked to longer life, say scientists
Stress is the body’s natural reaction to various life experiences, and everyone is bound to experience it at one point in their lives. High levels of stress can bring about negative effects on the body. However, recent research describes a new type of stress that can bring surprising benefits for health. Anything from day-to-day responsibilities, […]
02/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
No pain, no gain: Research suggests naked mole rat gene holds the secret to pain tolerance
Perhaps due to its lackluster appearance – wrinkly, with a body reminiscent of a pale, leathery sausage – the naked mole rat is the last animal you’d think to possess abilities akin to superpowers. But they do. Known for its long lifespan, relative immunity to most cancers, ability to survive more than 18 minutes without […]
09/27/2019
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By Cassie B.
Are women more likely to develop autoimmune diseases? Study points to a gene that says “yes”
Autoimmune diseases can strike anyone, but they are more prevalent in women than men. Some, like lupus, appear disproportionately high among women, and scientists weren’t sure why until a recent study provided some new clues. Researchers from the University of Michigan have demonstrated that women have more of a molecular switch known as VGLL3 in […]
02/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Love for animals is pre-wired: Experts say it’s in our genes
Have you ever wondered why some people are animal lovers, while others are not? Experts say that people’s affection for animals is part of our genetics, according to an article by The Conversation. John Bradshaw, author of the book entitled The Animal Among Us, writes that there is a high probability that humans’ longing for […]
03/31/2018
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By Ethan Huff
Elephants have a gene that makes them resistant to cancer: Scientists find we have it too
Is it possible that certain mammals have the innate ability to adapt genetically and decrease their susceptibility to cancer? A recent study published in the journal Cell Reports seems to suggest so, indicating that elephants, the world’s largest land mammal, bear special resistance to cancer that stems from the way their genes have changed throughout […]
08/28/2017
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By Cassie B.
Human evolution REVERSING as DNA tests show rise of disease-promoting genes over the last 500 years
It is often said that people of past generations didn’t succumb to many of the illnesses people die of in 2017 simply because they didn’t live long enough to experience many of those ailments. However, the DNA of the remains of ancient people has provided new insight into their genetic disease factors. Throughout the ages, […]
08/18/2017
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By Russel Davis
Effort to promote personalized cancer treatments could also open the door to deadly bioweapons development
The search for cancer cure through cutting-edge technology and rigorous initiatives such as Joe Biden’s cancer moonshot may one day backfire and give way to a new wave of warfare using personalized bioweapons, an expert warned. John Sotos, chief medical officer at Intel, cautioned that while such a medical breakthrough may prove beneficial, the resulting output may in […]
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