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Discovery of the World of Infectious Proteins
Prion – an extraordinary protein molecule responsible for brain infections obtained from meat. In mammals, including humans, it triggers the gradual and unstoppable demise of
Human Fatness vs. Primate Leanness
Though sharing 99% of our DNA with primate relatives, humans stand out as considerably fatter. While contemporary factors like unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles
Race vs. Ethnicity
Ever wondered about the distinctions between race and ethnicity? Contrary to common belief, the divergence lies in biology and culture. Despite minor genetic variations globally,
Ancient Bedbugs: Coexisting with Dinosaurs
Bedbugs, unwelcome nocturnal companions of humanity, have a history stretching back over 100 million years. Surprisingly, these pests existed alongside dinosaurs, serving as parasites to
Mint’s Sneaky Influence: A Natural Brain Trick
Experience the photo of mint, and you’ll sense a refreshing coolness in your mouth. Behind this fascinating minty sensation lies the plant’s biochemistry evolution over
Life’s Genesis: The Debut of Proteins
Proteins, the fundamental building blocks of living organisms, rely on amino acids as their molecular constituents. The intriguing question arises: How did the initial proteins,
Adapting to Apocalypse: Rats as Survivors
Contemplating the prospect of a mass extinction reminiscent of the event 65 million years ago, one question looms: which animals would emerge as survivors and
Unveiling the Origins of Swallowing Ability
Ever wondered why swallowing seems so effortless? The key lies in our evolutionary past, where our cetacean ancestor, predating true mammals by millions of years,
The Feather Origin Dilemma
Feathers predated birds by 80 million years, challenging our understanding of dinosaurs, birds, and pterosaurs—flying reptiles. Feathers weren’t exclusively for birds or flight, reshaping our
The Father’s Impact: Decoding Child Gender
The number of brothers or sisters a man has can influence the gender of his children. Genes from men play a role in determining whether
