A man has undergone painful limb lengthening surgery to fulfil his dream of becoming taller. Sharing footage of his experience with his 10.9 million Instagram followers, 29-year-old Yeferson Cossio, from Antioquia, Colombia, acquired four inches in height from the procedure. Though he previously suffered from a problem with his legs, Cossio explained that the reasoning for the procedure was now […]

Reviewed A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called ‘killer T cells’ in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognize infected cells – a finding that unlocks the potential for the development of better vaccines and therapies tailored to different age groups. Killer T cells (also known as […]

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further sleeping issues. Researchers have now found further evidence that caffeine affects sleep patterns and even brain blood flow via a mouse model. The researchers observed […]

The human gut—or gastrointestinal system—where food is broken down into nutrients for the body, is an ecosystem that harbors thousands of bacteria species. While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial and help keep the human body in good health. Besides bacteria, the gut microbiota also consists of other types of microorganisms, including protists, yeasts, and viruses. Blastocystis, the world’s […]

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Savannah Guthrie’s daughter Vale is not messing around when it comes to Taylor Swift’s heart. During Thursday’s episode of TODAY, Guthrie and her fellow co-hosts got to chatting about the “Anti-Hero” singer’s new romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Ever since the couple broke the internet on Sunday by confirming dating rumors — Swift attended the Chiefs’ […]

Evosep, a leader in protein sample preparation and liquid chromatography solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition to prepare for future growth and broadening into the clinical markets. After more than 7 years of visionary leadership, Christian Ravnsborg will step down as CEO to take the role of Vice President of Marketing, while Morten Bern, recently hired as […]

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce it will be the presenting partner of the Girls and STEAM Summit at Science World in Vancouver. The Summit, which takes place on November 4, 2023, is a full-day event with workshops, hands-on activities, a keynote presentation, and sessions with experienced mentors who work in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art […]

A recent Lancet Digital Health study assesses whether mobile phone-powered artificial intelligence (AI) could support the diagnosis and management of pigmented skin cancer. Study: Comparison of humans versus mobile phone-powered artificial intelligence for the diagnosis and management of pigmented skin cancer in secondary care: a multicentre, prospective, diagnostic, clinical trial. Image Credit: Gordana Sermek / Shutterstock.com Background Advanced machine learning (ML) has been applied in […]

Young people who are in higher education in England face a small increased risk of depression and anxiety, compared to their peers who are not attending higher education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research paper, published in The Lancet Public Health, is the first to find evidence of higher levels of depression and anxiety among higher […]