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The common food additive E211, also known as sodium benzoate, has been found to alter gene activity and DNA in small amounts, according to researchers
Transforming Pain into Pleasure
Swedish researchers have discovered a hormone receptor in mice that can be blocked to transform negative perceptions, such as pain, into positive feelings like pleasure
Rising Poverty Risk with Each Child
A new study by the Bertelsmann Foundation reveals that the risk of poverty for families in Germany is much higher than previously thought. The study,
Trained dogs detect Malaria infections
Dogs have long been known to have an incredible sense of smell, and their ability to detect certain diseases has been proven time and time
New Sphinx discovered in Egypt.
In a recent discovery, archaeologists have found a well-preserved Sphinx in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan. However, this Sphinx is much smaller than its
Hefe challenges DNA uniqueness rule.
Scientists have discovered a type of yeast that challenges the general rule of DNA uniqueness. This yeast is the first known organism in which the
Flu’s Long-Term Impact on Brain
A new study has revealed that the flu virus can cause long-term damage to the brain. While most people recover from the flu within a
Africa’s Continent is Breaking Apart
A massive crack stretching for kilometers has appeared in Kenya, and it is growing larger by the day. Geologists believe that this crack is a
Seeing Music: The Synesthete’s Advantage
New research from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the University of Cambridge has shed light on the biological origins of synesthesia, a condition
Intelligent Parking at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport has introduced a new parking system that allows passengers to use their smartphones or smartwatches as parking tickets. This new system aims to