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How to Boost Muscle Regeneration and Rebuild Tissue

In recent research, scientists unlocked ways to boost muscle regeneration in the experimental animal by activating the precursors of muscle cells.

Mild COVID-19 Induces Lasting Antibody Protection

Months after recovering from mild COVID-19 infection, people still have immune cells in their body generating antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection from COVID-19 Severity

Though observational studies showed increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19, genetic evidence does not support the idea, a new study published in PLOS Medicine reports.

Global Warming Already Responsible for One in Three Heat-Related Deaths

Between 1991 and 2018, more than a third of all deaths in which heat played a role were attributable to human-induced global warming.

Diabetes: Diet Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Need for Medication

Diet curb appetite, induce weight loss.. Maintaining substantial weight loss to manage type 2 diabetes, effectively control high blood pressure and stop or cut down on anti-hypertensive medication.

Depressive Symptoms Linked to Rapid Kidney Function Decline

Healthy individuals with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to show signs of rapid kidney function decline over a median follow-up of 4 years.

Heart Disease: Plant-based Dinner Reduce the Risk

Consumption of refined carbohydrates and animal protein increases the risk heart disease. However, eating a plant-based dinner reduces the risk by ten percent.

Memory Details Fade Over Time, Only the Main Gist Preserved

Memory becomes less vibrant over time, with only the main gist preserverd. Also, this 'gistification' of our memories is boosted when we often recall our recent experiences.

Mercury Accumulation in Pacific Ocean Trenches Is at Unprecedented Level

Unprecedented concentrations of very toxic mercury have been found in the Pacific Ocean's deepest trenches, according to a recent research published in Scientific Reports.

Darwin Foreshadowed Modern Scientific Theories

Darwin's 'Descent of Man' foreshadowed cooperation, social learning, and cumulative culture' as the keys to our evolution that modern science has reinforced.

Scientists Reveal How SARS-CoV-2 Variants Escape the Immune Response

Fast-spreading variants of the COVID-19-causing coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, carry mutations that enable the virus to escape some of the immune response created naturally or by vaccination.

New COVID-19 Rapid Test Kit Receives Scientific Seal of Approval

Scientists have validated a new, faster, RT-PCR-based diagnostic assay kit useful for widespread COVID-19 testing. The test results have been published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.