Month: August 2023

Having a bad hair day? Blame your genes!

Just like different curl patterns, hair whorl direction is determined by our genes. Scientists have conducted the first-ever gene mapping study on scalp hair whorls and found that this pattern is influenced by multiple genetic variants. Similar to how a rollercoaster’s twists and turns are carefully planned, our hair whorl direction is dictated by the […]

Published on August 9, 2023

Sugars in breastmilk could help treat infections, prevent preterm births

Just like a protective forcefield, the sugars found in breastmilk have the power to fight infections and promote healthy births. These sugars act as a shield, blocking common prenatal infections from reaching the baby, both in human tissues and pregnant mice. By harnessing this natural defense system, we may one day prevent preterm births and […]

Published on August 9, 2023

CDC: Vaccine Effective Against Dominant Strain EG.5

The current EG.5 variant of COVID-19, also known as Eris, is not a major deviation from the dominant strain. The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reassures that vaccines scheduled to be updated in September will still provide protection against this variant. It’s like when a company releases an improved version […]

Published on August 9, 2023