US space agency NASA is going to conduct a unique study to understand the effect of space atmosphere on the astronauts in space with the help of twin scientists. Researchers hope the study will help in better understanding how prolonged weightlessness affects the body, by comparing the space twin with the ground twin. Astronaut Scott Kelly and his identical brother Mark, who is a retired … [Read more...]
Semen, Sperm Defects Signs of High Risk of Dying Men – Study
A recent study showed that men with defective semen and sperm are more likely to die early when compared to men with healthy semen. The study published in the online issue of Human Reproduction on May 16 claimed that the researchers have driven the conclusion post analysis of the medical records of patients over the period of 8 years. Dr. Michael Eisenberg, assistant professor of urology and … [Read more...]
Cancer Treatment : Immune CellsTherapy from Tumor Patient Gives Hope
In a major breakthrough, doctors have taken a giant step towards the field of treating cancer by harnessing a person’s own immune system. The doctors have found a new way for fighting cancer during the treatment of a 43-year-old woman who was suffering with an advanced and deadly type of cancer that had spread from her bile duct to her liver and lungs, despite chemotherapy. Melinda Bachini, … [Read more...]