Author: News
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The amazing adaptability of the placenta
“Don’t drink, avoid sugary snacks and, of course, don’t forget to take your folic acid.” If only it were that simple. The popular narrative tells us that pregnancy is a magical phase in a person’s life, but it is not all roses and unicorns. Pregnancy can undoubtedly be one of the most physically and emotionally…
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Skin wars: Body painting fights insects and disease
In indigenous communities, body painting frequently features in important cultural ceremonies and rituals, often projects status, and serves as a symbolic, protective layer. However, scientists from Lund University in Sweden and Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary are investigating how the symbolic protection offered by body paint may, in fact, be literal. The tradition of body-painting…
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Could stem cells pave the way to effective cancer treatment?
Blood is vital for our survival. With approximately 10 pints running through our veins, our blood has three main functions; to transport compounds such as gases and nutrients, to protect against pathogenic invasion and to regulate physiological properties, such as the bodies pH and water balance. Remarkably, our body produces approximately 2 million red blood…