Month: October 2023

Increased diversity of Malassezia species on the skin of Parkinson’s disease patients

Imagine the skin as a bustling and vibrant city, teeming with different species of microorganisms. In the world of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, this metaphorical city undergoes some changes. Scientists have discovered that individuals with PD have a higher diversity of a specific type of yeast called Malassezia on their skin compared to healthy individuals. […]

Published on October 3, 2023

Metaphors for human fertilization are evolving, study shows

Human fertilization has long been described using the metaphor of a competitive race between sperm cells and a passive egg. However, critics argue that this metaphor reinforces traditional gender stereotypes. A recent sociological study explored the use of metaphors in describing human fertilization and found that while the competitive metaphor is still widely used, a […]

Published on October 3, 2023