YOU WONT BELIEVE: 5 - What They Never Told You

In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored it

In 1983, NASA conducted research on fungal circadian rhythms aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, observing the bread mold Neurospora crassa. While some cultures maintained a consistent rhythm under space conditions, others lost this pattern until they were exposed to regular light. This experiment marked an early demonstration of biological clocks…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

5 Wellness Buys for a Festive Glow: Immunity, Skincare and Hydration Picks That Work

Triphala Supplements for Gut-Driven ImmunityYour gut is running the show during the festive months. Late dinners, mithai overload, and erratic sleep all stress the gut lining, and a compromised gut means compromised immunity. Triphala, the three-fruit formulation of amalaki, bibhitaki, and haritaki, has been studied for its prebiotic effect on…

Times Life · Sep 3

Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilities

A human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extended maturation period may help build complex neural connections. The gene SRGAP2 appears to synchronize this process with neuron development. This finding offers new insights into human brain evolution and disorders.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Gut Bacterium Linked to Stronger Muscles May Offer New Clue to Preserving Strength as People Grow Older

A gut bacterium linked to stronger muscles in people also increased grip strength in mice, offering a new clue about healthy aging.

Medical Daily · Sep 1

One Infusion Held LDL Cholesterol 52 Percent Lower for a Full Year, in a Trial of Fifteen People

A CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol 52.5% and triglycerides 47.8% a full year after one infusion, in a company-funded trial of 15 patients.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

The Amoeba Behind a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection Is Often Hiding Live Bacteria Inside Itself

Acanthamoeba can blind contact lens wearers. Screening keeps finding live bacteria inside them, and a rat study suggests the passengers matter.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

In 1987, Bion 8 carried monkeys Yerosha and Dryoma for 13 days; Yerosha escaped part of his restraints before the capsule landed 1,850 miles off target

The Soviet Bion program studied weightlessness effects using rhesus macaques. Bion 8 launched in 1987 with two monkeys, Yerosha and Dryoma. Despite hardware issues and a landing mishap, significant scientific data was collected. Experiments revealed nervous system adaptations to microgravity conditions. Lessons learned improved subsequent Bion missions and animal space…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Nearly One in Three American Women in Their Twenties Has Never Been Screened for Cervical Cancer

A JAMA Network Open study finds never-screening for cervical cancer rose sharply from 2005 to 2023, reaching 31.9% of women aged 21 to 29.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

5 Study Habits of India's Most Disciplined Exam Toppers That Contradict Common Advice

They Study Less, Not MoreThe most consistent finding across IAS, IIT-JEE, and NEET toppers isn't a 16-hour study day. Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, who topped the IAS in 2019, has spoken publicly about capping her study hours and building deliberate rest into her schedule. The common advice is to grind longer.…

Times Life · Aug 31

Psychology says people who recognize friends by their footsteps may have highly tuned social memory

Recognizing a friend by the sound of their footsteps is a small example of a broader psychological ability: the brain can build detailed representations of familiar people using information from multiple sensory cues. The rhythm of their steps, the sound of their movement and subtle patterns in the way they…

The Economic Times · Aug 30