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Good nutrition equals good sleep!?
Didn’t sleep well again? A proper nutrition may help.
Treating cancer with mRNA
We all know mRNA as a vaccine against corona by now. But this technology can be used for much more, possibly also to treat cancer.
Vaccine prevents HIV infection in woman efficiently
An injection every two months, instead of a pill every day. Medication to prevent an HIV-infection is becoming more effective, while administration is more convenient and protects those most at risk in sub-Saharan Africa: young woman.
When the brain causes stomach pain
The connection between brain and intestines: How stress and depression can affect gut health.
Health trend intermittent fasting
What is behind the promise of a leaner, healthier self by refraining from eating?
I want you to wash your hands!
The number of people that called in sick with a cold has declined due to social distancing and increased hygiene efforts. So, why don’t we turn these measures into habits that we stick to, even after the pandemic.
Doctors cure hereditary blood diseases with CRISPR-Cas
Three patients with hereditary blood diseases have been cured by a new gene therapy with CRISPR-Cas, where doctors modified the DNA of red blood cell precursors.
Eyesight generated in the petri-dish
Scientists restore light perception of blind mice by transplanting light sensing cells, which they made from skin.
Mouse mother’s diet influences adult offspring’s weight
A dietary study on pregnant mice shows how fiber consumption influences the metabolic development of their offspring, thus determining their health and weight as adults. These findings could apply to humans as well.
An apple or a pill per day, which keeps the doctor away?
Vitamins and minerals are very important for our health, but it is not so easy to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Nutrient pills are a welcome alternative, but can they compensate for a balanced diet?
First lure, then kill: beating the malaria mosquito
A new malaria control method focuses on female mosquitoes and her eggs.
Sleep study on fruit flies helps to understand brain development
The brains of adolescent fruit flies are wired to make them sleep longer than adults, which is important for brain development. Scientists believe that human brains work similarly and that this is the reason why children and teenagers sleep longer.
Are 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day really necessary?
The body needs vitamins and minerals to carry out many vital processes. We therefore must eat them regularly, but in which quantities?
Scientists forge weapons for the fight against corona virus
Scientists are researching feverishly to find solutions for the corona crisis. And they seem to have found a promising one.
Are honey and maple syrup healthy replacements for refined sugars?
Studies have shown that natural sweeteners (honey and maple syrup) interfere less with our blood glucose levels than refined sugar. They are thus considered to be healthy. However, this is only a small piece in the puzzle of nutritional science, the overall picture looks a little different.
The latest news in Alzheimer’s research
Methods that allow an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease are as important as a good therapy
The crisis of growing up
Quarter life crisis: Why so many young people find it hard to settle down and how one can make satisfying decisions.
Viruses as ally? Are they going to optimize our gut flora?
Both good and bad bacteria in our gut affect our health. Can’t we kill those bad bacteria?
Scientists strike back: are we outsmarting malaria?
The malaria pathogen is building up resistance to current medications. Scientists now discovered how this resistance is established. They published their findings in the scientific journal Science.
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