Health & Medicine

Science: Deciphering protein structures is breakthrough of the year

The structure of proteins is extremely complex and difficult to decipher. (Image: theasis / iStock) Every year, shortly before Christmas, the specialist magazine “Science”...

Those who exercise regularly produce more cannabis-like substances

And those substances lead to changes in the intestinal flora, which in turn result in a decrease in inflammation. Regular exercise or intensive exercise...

People with psychopathic traits are less likely to yawn

The evidence that your personality largely determines whether or not you yawn is mounting. We know all too well that yawning is contagious. You...

Research campaign on the corona pandemic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLgXYT75ALg Solving complex problems with bundled expertise: The Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers relies on scientific networking in the fight against the corona pandemic. Source:...

Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really smarter than us?

New research suggests that we have unfairly placed them on a pedestal when it comes to their intelligence. "It's not rocket science" or "You don't...

Reduced risk of dementia after cataract surgery

Elderly patient during the eye examination. (Image: Paola Giannoni / iStock) Many people suffer from cataracts in old age, an increasing clouding of the...

Why is it so hard to leave a Coke?

Despite urgent advice to minimize soft drinks, global consumption has been rising for more than 50 years. Scientists figured out why. On a...

Pfizer could have omikron vaccine ready by March

And until then, boosting is the magic word. Everyone held their breath for a moment when it turned out that a new, rather worrisome corona...

Why the dormant brain also eats energy

Nerves are connected to one another via synapses in which neurotransmitters are stored in vesicles. (Image: alex-mit / iStock) In contrast to muscles and...

Recent Articles