Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
RAGs can be a big deal when it comes to healing. They are special genes that push nerves to regrow. Now, scientists have found that injured neurons in the spinal cord could benefit from a bit of a push to activate these regeneration genes. The central nervous system often faces challenges when it co
Ever thought that your belly could be chatting with your brain? Well, our instincts matter, and Its being discovered very important. Recently, scientists have been making some cool discoveries about some serious conditions: anorexia nervosa and depression. Science is realizing that our intestines,
Ever wondered how plants fight off diseases? A small, mighty protein called LTP is a part of the plant's defense system. One particular type of LTP found in a wild tobacco plant, called LTP-VASCULAR TISSUE SIZE, or NbLTPVAS, has a special job. First, this protein is present everywhere in the plant,
Ever wondered why some people struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and stress more than others? Turns out, it might have to do with their personality types. Researchers have been digging into this for a while, and they've found some interesting stuff. They've identified three main p
Postpartum depression is a tough situation and women experiencing stress, sadness after pregnancy is considered a significant factor. Women who recently had gestational diabetes (GDM) are a group that needs extra attention considering the connection between babies and birth. They are more at ris
Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d
Imagine a world where your clothes can power themselves and monitor your health. This isn't science fiction anymore! Scientists have created a supercapacitor that can be woven into fabric. These yarn-based supercapacitors can be integrated into textiles to form flexible and lightweight self-powered
Delivering drugs through the nose is the next big thing in medicine. It is a new path for a drug to reach the brain. This delivers medicine to the brain at a faster rate than is normal . The fact is, most traditional treatments for depression struggle to get past the brain\blood barrier. Amidst
South Africa has a big problem with high blood pressure, and salt is a key contributor. Salt is hidden in many foods. Reduction of salt in our diet is crucial to fix this problem. The South African government has stepped in with laws to lower the salt content in the food we eat.
