Health & Medicine

Why belly fat is more stubborn

How does intermittent fasting affect body fat? (Image: Tatiana / iStock) The belly fat surrounding our organs is considered to be particularly harmful to...

How antidepressants work

Antidepressants help against depression - but how? (Image: Ponomariova_Maria / iStock) What effects do antidepressants have on the brain? And why do they...

New references for the human genome

The DNA sequence of our genome is the basis of our existence. (Image: peterschreiber.media/ iStock) Exactly 20 years ago, the human genome project completed...

What lives on glasses?

There are also potential pathogens among the microbes that exist on glasses. Regular cleaning is therefore particularly useful for sensitive people. (Image:...

“Spare parts” bred for bile ducts

Liver and bile. (Image: marina_ua / iStock) Damage to the bile ducts in the liver is a common reason people need a liver transplant....

How does the brain process sign language?

Our brain is generally specialized in processing language information - whether it is spoken or signed apparently plays a subordinate role. (Image: humonia...

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