From an educational perspective, we review current COVID-19 data and arrive look at lockdowns and population density appears to have no numerical effect currently on COVID-19. In any case, this is more about exploring the code from a beginner’s standpoint… Read More ›
Research
Honeybee Venom Induced 100% Cancer Cell Death in Lab studies
A specific concentration of honeybee venom can induce 100% cancer cell death, while having minimal effects on normal cells. “We found that melittin can completely destroy cancer cell membranes within 60 minutes.” #melittin #honeybeevenom #cancer Ciara Duffy, Anabel Sorolla, Edina… Read More ›
COVID-19 Tracking Data API and Data Anomalies (No Correlations? Cases to Hospitalizations Increases)
Is there a correlation between Positive cases and Hospitalizations? Below is the API for python access, open to all who desire to filter the data. I want to just give easy access to all the beginner students data scientists out… Read More ›
Honeysuckle Decoction May Inhibit SARS-CoV-2
In a new study in Cell Discovery, Chen-Yu Zhang’s group at Nanjing University and two other groups from Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Second Hospital of Nanjing present a novel finding that absorbed miRNA MIR2911 in honeysuckle decoction (HD)… Read More ›
Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage
02 NOV 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study published in the October 23, 2012, print issue of Neurology®, the medical… Read More ›
Feinstein Institute researchers discover that bean used in Chinese food could protect against sepsis
mung bean (Vigna radiata) 02 NOV 2012 MANHASSET, NY – Researchers at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that a bean commonly used in Chinese cuisine protects against the life-threatening condition sepsis. These findings are published in the… Read More ›
More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer
07 SEP 0212 WSU researcher documents links between nutrients, genes and cancer spread More than 40 compounds turn on genes slowing metastasis PULLMAN, Wash.—More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer, according to… Read More ›
Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems
Vienna, Austria: Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research. The study will be presented today (2 September 2012) at the European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress in… Read More ›
High dietary antioxidant intake might cut pancreatic cancer risk
” those whose vitamins C, E, and selenium intake was in the top 25% of consumption were 67% less likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those who were in the bottom 25%” If link proves causal, 1 in 12 of… Read More ›
Raisins as effective as sports chews for fueling workouts
FRESNO, Calif. (July 23, 2012) – New research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that eating raisins may provide the same workout boost as sports chews. Conducted by researchers at the University of… Read More ›
Moderate drinking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis
12 JULY 2012 3 drinks per week can halve the risk of developing the condition Research: Long term alcohol intake and risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women: a population based cohort study Moderate consumption of alcohol is associated with a… Read More ›
Physicians are biased when evaluating medical conflict of interest policies
29 JUN 2012 Same patterns found in finance industry; Researchers suggest need for third parties in conflict of interest policy-making process PITTSBURGH—Medical institutions have been under pressure to develop and implement policies to avoid conflicts of interest between physicians and… Read More ›
Menopausal women could ‘work out’ their hot flashes
29 JUN 2012 Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers. In general, women who are relatively inactive or are overweight or obese tend to have a risk… Read More ›
Some adults with sleep disturbances are actually afraid of the dark, study says
15 JUN 2012 Researchers suggest some insomnia be treated differently after nearly half of a small sample of students were roused at bedtime because of a dark-related phobia DARIEN, IL – A small study of Toronto college students is shedding… Read More ›
Scientific Evidence Proves why Healers See the “Aura” of People
04 May 2012 • University of Granada researchers affirm that healers present synesthesia, a neuropsychological phenomenon involving a “mingling” of the senses. • The results of this study have been published in the prestigious journal Consciousness and Cognition. • The… Read More ›
Another mechanism discovered by which sulforaphane prevents cancer
09 Mar 2014 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University have discovered yet another reason why the “sulforaphane”compound in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables is so good for you – it provides not just… Read More ›
Biological time-keeper linked to diabetes
10 Feb 2012 Researchers in Lille and Paris demonstrated that mutations in the melatonin receptor gene (melatonin or the “hormone of darkness” induces sleep) lead to an almost sevenfold increase in the risk of developing diabetes. This research, which was… Read More ›
Vitamin D could help combat the effects of aging in eyes
30 Jan 2012 Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have found that vitamin D reduces the effects of ageing in mouse eyes and improves the vision of older mice significantly. The researchers hope that this… Read More ›
Mobile phones negatively affect male fertility, new study suggests
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 9-Jun-2014 Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter. Previous research has suggested that… Read More ›