There are several key aspects to consider when choosing the right blood for transfusion, but the challenges associated with blood types don’t end there. (Image credit: ER Productions Limited via Getty Images) More than a century ago, Dr. Karl Landsteiner…
Woman suffers rare case of ‘broken heart syndrome’ after mistaking wasabi for avocado (Photo courtesy of DigiPub via Getty Images) Patient: 60-year-old woman from Be’er Sheva, Israel. Symptoms: While eating at a wedding, a woman felt an unpleasant pressure in…
A new study has shown that heart muscle cells can be grown from stem cells and used to repair damaged hearts. (Image credit: Noctiluxx via Getty Images) A woman suffering from heart failure has been saved thanks to a new…
People with LIG4 syndrome are unable to effectively repair damage to the DNA of their cells. (Image credit: CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Disease name: DNA ligase IV syndrome (LIG4) Affected groups: LIG4 syndrome is an extremely rare…
Previous studies looking at the genetics of bipolar disorder have focused primarily on people of European descent. The new study looked at more diverse groups. (Image credit: Design Cells via Getty Images) Scientists have discovered about 300 “hot spots” in…
Epigenetic changes that occur in both DNA and its RNA counterpart regulate genetic activity. (Image credit: koto_feja/Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way cells control their genes that could change the way we think about ‘epigenetics’. Epigenetics is a…
The teenager didn’t realise she was pregnant until she went to the hospital with stomach pains. (Photo credit: Jamie Grill via Getty Images) Patient: A 15-year-old girl from Lesotho, South Africa. Symptoms: In 1988, a young woman came to the…
Babesiosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease caused by parasites carried by ticks. (Image credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Contributor via Getty Images) Disease name: Babesiosis Affected populations: Babesiosis is a rare and potentially fatal parasitic disease that destroys red blood cells,…
People living near the Budong Budong River in Indonesia have shared horrific stories of crocodile attacks that occurred last week, affecting dozens of people. A woman living near a crocodile-infested river has said she is afraid to leave her home…
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 has all the features needed to compete with established outdoor smartwatches, but its overly rugged look may not be to everyone’s taste. Reviews by Anna Gora were published on March 19, 2025. Comments ( 0 )…
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis, can develop significant drug resistance, making the disease difficult to treat. (Image credit: Medical Illustrators: Alissa Eckert; James Archer via CDC/Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit) Did you know that tuberculosis (TB) was…
Oxytocin is a chemical that affects the brain and the entire body, functioning like a hormone. (Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Studies in laboratory animals have shown that oxytocin, known as the “cuddle hormone” for its…