Scientists have discovered a virus that can infect another virus i.e. viruses can catch colds, says study that redefines life itself.
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Getting six-pack abs is no small task, particularly as you get older. A few tips for improving your abs.
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Vitamin supplements do not extend life and could even lead to premature death, according to research carried out at Copenhagen University.
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Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifth-graders confirms.
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A new fMRI study finds that the outcome of freely made decisions is encoded in prefrontal and parietal cortices up to ten seconds before conscious awareness. Thus, these brain regions begin to prepare an upcoming choice before subjects are aware of it.
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Alligator blood could provide a powerful new source of antibiotics for fighting deadly “superbugs” and other infections, researchers say.
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Several strains of bacteria in the soil can make a meal of the world’s most potent antibiotics, researchers said on Thursday, in a startling finding that illustrates the extent to which these germ-fighting drugs are losing the war against superbugs.
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An immune system is a collection of mechanisms within an organism that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. It detects a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and needs to distinguish them from the organism’s own healthy cells and tissues in order to function properly.
Now researchers [...]
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Our eyes detects light. Light enters the pupil and is focused on the retina by the lens. Light-sensitive nerve cells called rods (for brightness) and cones (for color) react to the light. They interact with each other and send messages to the brain that indicate brightness, color, and contour. This article explains easy ways to [...]
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