Parkinson’s can be diagnosed by analysing compounds found on the skin, a study has found, paving the way for easier testing using quick and painless skin swabs. Researchers led from Manchester found that both the onset of the disease and the nature of its progression can be determined by studying so-called ‘sebum’. This is the … Read more
Parkinson’s can be diagnosed by analysing compounds found on the skin, a study has found, paving the way for easier testing using quick and painless skin swabs. Researchers led from Manchester found that both the onset of the disease and the nature of its progression can be determined by studying so-called ‘sebum’. This is the … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investing almost $200 million to help better identify and track coronavirus variants. Currently, the federal agency maps the DNA no more than 0.5 percent of all positive samples of the virus. But, described as a ‘down payment,’ officials say the money will help scale-up the number … Read more
A region of the brain linked with risk-taking has been identified by scientists, who say it could explain why some people are more likely to smoke and drink. A team of neurologists from the University of Zurich found major functional and anatomical distinctions among those who are likely to smoke, use alcohol or drugs, speed, or … Read more
Children who identify as gay, bisexual or transgender are 64% MORE likely to be obese, study finds US-based researchers gave virtual questionnaires to almost 12,000 children Average age was ten-years-old and asked about sexual and gender identity Sexual and gender minority (SGM) children are 64% more at risk of obesity 190 children (1.6%) identified as SGM, which includes gay … Read more
A relationship expert has revealed the six personality traits that could indicate your partner is a toxic influence on your life. Emma Davey, a UK-based counsellor and narcissistic abuse recovery coach, has helped countless people recover from abusive relationships with toxic partners, and other relationship issues. Speaking to FEMAIL, she revealed some of the subtle … Read more
A relationship expert has revealed the six personality traits that could indicate your partner is a toxic influence on your life. Emma Davey, a UK-based counsellor and narcissistic abuse recovery coach, has helped countless people recover from abusive relationships with toxic partners, and other relationship issues. Speaking to FEMAIL, she revealed some of the subtle … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new type of brain cell that helps us remember where we’ve left our personal belongings. Vector Trace cells are responsible for identifying objects, such as car keys or a mobile phone, in our ‘mental maps’ – the three-dimensional projections in our mind. It’s already know that GPS-like brain cells store ‘maps’ of … Read more
Researchers have identified an eerie new form of deep-sea creature using only high-definition video. In 2015, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) piloted a remotely operated vehicle through an underwater canyon off the coast of Puerto Rico. At a depth of more than two miles the drone came across a ctenophore, or … Read more
Researchers have identified an eerie new form of deep-sea creature using only high-definition video. In 2015, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) piloted a remotely operated vehicle through an underwater canyon off the coast of Puerto Rico. At a depth of more than two miles the drone came across a ctenophore, or … Read more