When it comes to taste, there’s probably no greater contrast than between fried or boiled potatoes and juicy Mediterranean tomatoes. However, scientists have discovered that these two vegetables are not…
During their research, a team of scientists led by Tatiana Feirborn, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health, collected DNA samples from both modern and ancient dogs whose…
If you find yourself rolling your eyes at your dad’s cheesy puns during family gatherings, researchers say there’s no need to worry. According to a new study, you’re unlikely to…
The Octagon, built at the end of the 1st century BC, was a monumental eight-sided mausoleum made of white marble, standing 13 meters tall. Dr. Keil examined the skull and…
A team of scientists has discovered a new blood type in a 68-year-old woman from the French overseas region of Guadeloupe. The researchers recently announced their finding at the congress…
So where does gout come from? Traditionally, researchers have linked its onset to excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, kidney disease, obesity, environmental factors, and aging. However, an international team of…
In every country and in every part of the world, men are generally taller than women. Recently, scientists uncovered the reason behind this anatomical feature. A team of researchers led…
A new study has focused on the physiology of renowned female free divers from Jeju Island in South Korea, known as “sea women.” These daring individuals, following an ancient tradition,…
A recently discovered rare genetic mutation allows some individuals to thrive on just four to six hours of sleep each night, feeling refreshed and active during the day. In contrast,…
A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), conducted on mice and humans, has revealed that as we age, “dormant” X chromosomes can “wake up”…
Many participants in holiday feasts worry about how to navigate the end of the celebrations without succumbing to the river of alcohol, meaning they want to maintain their health. Meanwhile,…
Some people prefer pickles, while others have a sweet tooth. A new study has shed light on why there are differences in how we perceive sweet foods. It turns out…
Gout, a type of arthritis, is often linked to poor diet or excessive alcohol consumption. However, a new large-scale study has revealed that genetics plays a more significant role in…
Research from the University of Maryland (USA) has revealed that individuals with blood type A, or type B, are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60…
A team of researchers from the Jackson Laboratory in the U.S., led by Professor Gary Churchill, claims that the secret to a long life lies primarily in our genes, rather…
Researchers at the Korean Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have announced the creation of the world’s first remote control system for consciousness. This groundbreaking technology manipulates the brain from a…
The world’s first experiment has revealed why some people never catch the coronavirus. A detailed comparison of COVID-19 cases has shed light on why not everyone falls victim to the…
It is well-known that some individuals are genetically predisposed to a shorter lifespan. Additionally, factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, and physical activity can also influence longevity. Interestingly, it…
A team of international scientists believes that the shape of a future child’s face is influenced by their mother’s diet during pregnancy, as detailed in their findings published in the…
Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. According to researchers, major migrations of ancient human populations to Europe over the last 45,000 years have shaped the risk of these diseases in…
Aging is a natural part of the human experience. However, not all organs and functions of the body lose their vitality at the same rate. Geneticists from Stanford University in…
Getting enough sleep has always been considered one of the keys to good mental and physical health. However, researchers have discovered that some people, unlike the majority, are genetically predisposed…
Looking back at our primate ancestors, one might assume that modern humans have reached the final stage of their evolution. However, many researchers believe that the current form of humanity…
Richard Faragher, a professor of biogerontology at the University of Brighton in the UK, stated that there are two main theories explaining the phenomenon of longevity. These theories are not…
Researchers claim that genes inherited from Neanderthals influence modern humans’ tendency to wake up early and go to bed early. This trait is particularly beneficial in regions with short winter…
A comprehensive answer to this question has been provided by biologists from the University of Pittsburgh (USA). They remind us that humans are not the only mammals with sparse hair.…
Over the past two decades in evolutionary genetics Homo sapiens The prevailing concept is that our species first emerged in Africa about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, and it descended…
Chinese evolutionary biologist Huang Shi suggested that evolution The emergence of humans began in East Asia, where fossils have been found that date back to an earlier period than those…