Colorblindness is not a disease but an anomaly. However, it doesn’t prevent the colorblind from experiencing discrimination. This year’s World Cup was a source of outrage for them because athletes often appeared indistinguishable, turning the spectacle into chaos. For example, Russia and Saudi Arabia came out in red and green respectively. These colors are often … Continue reading COLORBLIND PEOPLE OUTRAGED BY FIFA’S INDIFFERENCE
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Eye movements are sometimes the only thing remaining for a paralytic. This is the system that follows them, helping the patient navigate their wheelchair and carry out other small tasks. People who have lost the ability to speak or move their hands and head will soon receive a boost. If you’re thinking of the recently-deceased … Continue reading PARALYTICS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE WORLD THROUGH SIGHT
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If you believe the analysis done on mummies, then ancient Egyptians didn’t even know what cancer was. This is unlike us, who lose 9 million annually. The first sensational onco-historic study was described in a 2010 Nature article. The authors studied diverse remains, from fossils to 18th century chimney sweepers, and discovered that cancer is … Continue reading CANCER IN ANCIENT EGYPT WAS VERY RARE
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The idea to pit one predator (a virus) against another (a tumor) isn’t a new one, but there’s reason for optimism. Scientists got interesting results in the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. The usual treatment is surgery and chemotherapy. Usual statistics are a relapse within 6 months. People live no … Continue reading VIRAL ATTACK: A CHANCE FOR VICTORY IN THE LONG RUN
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No one wants cataracts at all, but they’re usually a by-product of age. But what causes the lens to grow dull? For many years already, scientists have been entertaining us with the discovery of genes responsible for this and that. Nevertheless, everyone is interested in the so-called aging genes. Scientists at the University at Buffalo … Continue reading WHEN CATARACTS COME EARLIER THAN YOU’D LIKE
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The retina, as you know, can malfunction. For the first time in history, a robot participated in an operation of this nature. The system is called PRECEYES, and it does not, of course, wear a white coat or work alone. It’s an extension of the eyes and hands of the surgeon, but in some ways … Continue reading ROBOT-SURGEON PERFORMED PARTIAL OPERATION ON THE RETINA
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A robot has been created that not only draws blood, but also analyzes it. A team from Rutgers University under the direction of Martin Yarmush believes that this is no less than the “Holy Grail” of blood analysis. And although it’s still artificial vessels and blood, with luminous balls as leukocytes, experimentation on volunteers is … Continue reading ROBOT WITH EXCELLENT VISION DRAWS YOUR BLOOD
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If you have reached middle age and aren’t active, then you run the risk of getting dementia. We’ve talked about the benefit of physical activity 1000 times, but it isn’t that simple. New British studies are showing that high blood pressure in middle age and an inactive lifestyle increase the chances of dementia and early … Continue reading HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA IN OLD AGE
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Our sense of taste can influence behavioral reactions. Not everyone likes lemons but they can push you to make bolder decisions say scientists at Sussex University. It used to be that there were four classic tastes, but not too long ago another was added – umami or “savory”. The sensation of umami, as Wikipedia suggests, … Continue reading TASTE INFLUENCES OUR DECISIONS
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Terminal breast cancer is no longer a death sentence. American doctors have cured a Florida patient through immune therapy. During treatment, about 100 million immune cells were poured into the bloodstream. Whose cells, you may ask? Her own. Just a couple of years ago, she was given a time frame – 3 months. But today, … Continue reading CANCER THINKS ABOUT GIVING IN
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