When it comes to physical traits, it's easy to assume that they are inherited equally from both parents. However, there are certain traits that are more likely to be passed down from the father. So, if you're wondering what physical traits you might have inherited from dear old dad, read on! Height and Body Type First and foremost, height is one of the most obvious physical traits that tends to be inherited from the father. This is because...
Early detection is crucial for the successful treatment of cancer. Unfortunately, many cancers go undetected until they are advanced, which makes them more difficult to treat. However, researchers have been working on developing new diagnostic tools that can help detect cancer earlier. One of the most promising developments in this area is a urine test that can detect prostate and pancreatic cancers with near-perfect accuracy. Prostate cancer...
A recent study published in the British Journal of Urology International reveals that over the past thirty years, the average erect penis length has increased by 24% across the globe. This increase in size has implications for sexual health, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. The study collected data from 17 different studies conducted between 1985 and 2015, including measurements of more than 15,000 men from around the world. The...
The tongue has a complex mechanism for informing the brain about contact with something hot, such as tea. The same mechanism is pretty fast and efficient. There are a multitude of nerve endings on your tongue that detect temperature. As soon as you take a sip of that hot tea, these endings are activated, alerting the brain. Here's how the process works, in detail. When the temperature of the tea is higher than 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit (43 °...
Those who were vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus but also those who did not observed that the vaccination was done in the shoulder. Specifically, in a shoulder muscle called the deltoid. Why do we get vaccinated in the shoulder with the Covid-19 vaccine? At this point you are probably asking yourself what's so special about this muscle? Not all vaccines are given into the shoulder muscle (intramuscular injection). Some, such as the...
C-section born children have a 33% higher risk of having autism disorder and 17% of ADHD, according to a research that combined 61 studies across 19 countries. The statistical analysis, which was recently published in the JAMA Network Open, does not show that caesarean section directly causes such medical problems. Other factors that have led doctors use the c-section procedure could be the reason for this, according to Reuters. Researchers led...
Bioengineering scientists working to produce the entire human gastrointestinal system in the laboratory reported that pluripotent stem cells were used to create a human esophagus. This is the first time scientists have been able to grow human pluripotent stem cell (PSC) esophageal tissue, cells that theoretically can form any type of body tissue. Published in the Cell Stem Cell diary, the study presents the latest innovatotion from researchers...
Infrared radiant heating panels are being promoted aggressively recently. Marketeers say about these device that they represent a safe way to reduce the heating bill. Some will go one step further and say that they have "miraculous therapeutic effects". Of course, all these alleged health benefits does not have a reputable scientific study to back the claims but hey... if it is cheap and it works, people will buy them regardless. Among the...
A team of scientists at the University of Toledo in the United States has revealed that prolonged exposure to blue light triggers the release of toxic molecules in photoreceptor cells that, in time, could lead to vision issues. In time, this can lead to macular degeneration, an ophthalmic disorder that causes destruction of central vision. In other words, the blue light, which has a shorter wavelength and emits more energy compared to other...
Novichok, the nerve agent that was used on the former former agent Serghei Skripal and his daughter, Julia, is a much stronger chemical weapon than VX, the substance used in the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the North Korean dictator's step-brother. Unlike other known neurotoxins which are used in the form of vapor or liquid, Novichok is mostly used as an ultra-fine powder. How does this chemical weapon work? Novichok is made up of two...
A new study suggests that whether you learn to play a musical instrument or you learn to speak another language, you train your brain to be more effective. Researchers at Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, IL have concluded that musicians and bilingual people use less brain resources when finalizing a task involving memory usage. People with musical or bilingual backgrounds have activated different brain...
The Duck-Billed Platypus is an extremely bizarre animal. He is one of the very few survivors of the group of mammals that is laying eggs. It has venomous fins, and it looks like a hybrid of a duck and a rodent. Now, another interesting feature of this unusual looking animal has been discovered: its milk contains an unique protein that can help us fight bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Because bacteria have evolved to resist...
