Researchers believe that micro-muscles could be used in the future to propel tiny robots smaller than a grain of sand through veins. These microbots could then enhance muscle contractions when controlled by electrical stimulation, so that they complete or even carry out complex operations. As such, scientists say, they could carry out tasks that neither tiny robots alone nor large devices could … [Read more...]
Scientists May Have Been Wrong About Higgs Boson
The entire scientific world was beside itself when CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, announced the discovery of a new particle last year. The Higgs boson received a lot of praise, and it was postulated that it is because of it that other fundamental particles have mass. However, researchers now claim that the particle discovered then may have not been the Higgs boson. … [Read more...]
Spaceweather in the Focus of Researchers
Significant research has been conducted in the attempts of explaining the physics behind space weather and the geomagnetic storms it causes. Our solar system’s star regularly hurls millions of tons of plasma gas towards Earth, as solar wind, which then acts by buffeting the magnetic field protecting our planet. What is important is that this solar wind can be the cause of geomagnetic storms so … [Read more...]
Higher Obesity Risk for Women Suffering from PTSD
A recent study suggests that women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have a significantly higher risk of obesity and food addiction. The paper was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and shows that women suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms were twice as likely to develop a food addiction as opposed to women who had never experienced … [Read more...]
New Study Claims Antidepressants Cause Changes in the Brain within Hours
Until recently, scientists had believed that antidepressant use should have been carried on for a minimum of 4-6 weeks until significant improvement was noticeable. A recent study, however, suggests that even a single dose of a specific antidepressant can trigger great changes in the brain within hours. Co-author Dr. Julia Sacher together with her research team at the Marx Planck Institute for … [Read more...]
Diabetes Risk Increased by Artificial Sweeteners Scientists Say
Artificial sweeteners, used especially by diabetes patients attempting to manage their glucose levels efficiently, may very well be aggravating their state of health according to scientists. A study released on Wednesday urged doctors to rethink their prescription, use and endorsement. These artificial sweeteners, also called non-calorific artificial sweeteners, are commonly used in diet sodas, … [Read more...]
Schizophrenia Caused by Eight Different Genetic Disorders, New Study Shows
A research team led by Dr. C. Robert Cloninger has shown that schizophrenia is caused by eight distinct genetic disorders, each disorder presenting with its own specific set of symptoms. Dr. Cloninger is a Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the Washington University in St. Louis, MO and has been long interested in the genetic components of schizophrenia. The research team’s findings could … [Read more...]
Magic Cholesterol Pill Halves Heart Attack Risk
Developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, an experimental cholesterol-lowering drug has proven itself effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a clinical trial. Researchers reported on Sunday that it actually halved the number of heart attacks and strokes of patients included in the critical trial. The study was retrospective and as such, is not yet conclusive, but it … [Read more...]
New Study Links Obesity and Cancer
A massive new study’s results were recently made public and it goes to confirm yet again that obesity and cancer are tightly linked. The research involved more than 5 million adults living in the United Kingdom with a high body mass index. It was revealed that having a high BMI will increase the risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers: ovarian and breast cancers after menopause, kidney, … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria Could Help Identify People Who are at Risk for Cancer
A new study that analyzed gut bacteria has revealed that it could improve identification of the people who are at risk or who already have colon cancer. Apparently, it is possible to tell if a person will develop colon cancer, based on the bacteria found in their gut! The analysis of the composition of gut bacteria which is also called gut micro biome helps determine what people are at risk of … [Read more...]
