The evolution of the human diet shows that the starch digestion genes present in amylase have been crucial for human adaptation to a carbohydrate-rich diet since before agriculture.
As AI continues to transform the healthcare industry, its capabilities in diagnostics, hospital management, and public health bring great opportunities, but also challenges in data collection, transparency, and ethics.
New research has identified the SNHG26 lncRNA molecule, which plays a key role in the healing of skin wounds, allowing the transition from the inflammatory to the regenerative phase. This molecule offers the potential to develop new therapies for chronic wounds.
A new DNA repair process has been discovered with the help of the tex264 protein that could bring revolutionary advances in cancer treatment. Scientists have uncovered key mechanisms that could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and improve personalized therapies for patients
New research shows a significant decline in mercury emissions caused by human activity, with atmospheric concentrations declining by 10% between 2005 and 2020, although global estimates suggest otherwise.
Despite advancements in medicine, the rate of increase in life expectancy has significantly slowed in recent decades, indicating biological limitations to human longevity