Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and Fudan University (China) suggest using one of the antibodies discovered during the 2003 SARS epidemic to neutralize the new coronavirus. According to TASS, the CR3022 antibody, attaches well to the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus. Scientists have noticed the RBD protein, which the virus uses to penetrate human cells.…
Most of us do not even realize what an important role the sense of smell plays and what problems people who are deprived of it face. A research published in Clinical Otolaryngology has shown problems that people face without the sense of smell. According to experts, about 5% of people around the world suffer from…
Ancient viruses have been discovered in a Chinese glacier. There is a risk that climate change, due to which the glaciers are melting, could release previously unknown infectious agents into the environment, scientists said. According to Science Alert, scientists drilled a 50-meter well in a Tibetan glacier and extracted two ice cores. They identified 33…
Walnuts contribute to the reproduction of bacteria beneficial for the intestines, MedicalXpress reported referring to scientists from the University of Pennsylvania. The scientists conducted a study with 42 volunteers with overweight. Before the start of the experiment, all of them followed the so-called American diet for two weeks – they ate a lot of fats and…
Billy Hodgson, 17, suffers from a rare disease that makes her lose control of her body when she laughs, Daily Mail reported. Cataplexy is a rare complication of narcolepsy in a girl. During laughter, the girl has muscle paralysis, and she may fall to the floor. Sudden muscle paralysis in people with this disorder can…
Indian boy Jagannath, 10, suffers from a rare disease that makes his skin look like a snake skin. The neighbors even called him the ‘human snake’ According to The Daily Mail, the cause of the problem is lamellar ichthyosis, a rare and incurable disease in which the body cannot quickly get rid of old cells. The…
Proper nutrition can protect against many types of cancer, including breast cancer. Of course, it is necessary not only to pay attention to the diet, but also to give up smoking and alcohol abuse, as well as to be more active and get rid of excess weight. So, what products should be added to the…
Нow easier is it to return to your work’s schedule after the New Year holidays? RIA Novosti shared some useful tips in this regard. First of all, it is recommended not to stay up late on the eve of work, and start the morning of the working day with a warm shower, which will help…
While 2019 was all about kombucha, hemp seeds and ‘moon’ milk, all these products will give way to completely plant-based products, banana flour, legume paste and the most ancient cereals, said UK nutritionist Kristen Beck. According to her, the key diet trend predictions of a healthy diet in 2020 will be vegetable proteins in particular…
A sharp bluish or reddish skin tone can be an important symptom indicating blood clots in the limb. According to the Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the presence of blood clots can also indicate persistent swelling on the arms and legs, pain, as in convulsions. The risk of blood clots is increased in people with diabetes, obesity, as…
