Several Nipah virus infection outbreaks due to Nipah virus have occurred in North East Africa and South and Southeast Asia. The cause of most of […]
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How the Nipah Virus Affects the Human Body
The Nipah virus is the causative agent behind the Nipah virus infection in humans and other animals. It is a bat-borne virus that spread through […]
Effectiveness of Ozempic for Weight Loss: Studies
Ozempic is the brand name for the drug semaglutide which was developed by Novo Nordisk in 2012 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and […]
The Great Oxidation Event: Causes and Effects
Earth experienced a rise of oxygen levels in its shallow oceans and in the atmosphere during the Paleoproterozoic Era or about 2.5 billion years ago. […]
mRNA Vaccines and mRNA Technology Explained
An RNA vaccine or mRNA vaccine is an emerging type of vaccine based on mRNA technology. The working principle centers on inducing acquired immunity using […]
What is Organoid Intelligence?
Organoid intelligence or OI is an emerging multidisciplinary field concerned with the development of biological computing models or biocomputers using three-dimensional cultures of brain cells. […]
Origin of the Marburg Virus
The Marburg virus or MARV is a virus that comes from the Filoviridae family of viruses alongside the Cuevavirus and the Ebolavirus. Similar to Ebola, […]
Studies: Negative Health Effects of Social Isolation
Humans are by nature gregarious. Deviating from this natural inclination, such as in the case of social isolation, can result in numerous negative mental and […]
Where Did Dogs Come From: Ancestral Origin of the Domestic Dog
Where did dogs come from? What was the original ancestor of the dog? When did the first domestication take place? Why did humankind domesticate the […]
Studies: Can Omega-3 Improve Memory?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat essential in human nutrition and physiology. They are easily acquired from common food sources to include cold-water […]