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The philtrum - what is its use?
vertical groove in the middle area of the upper lip, common to many mammals, extending in humans from the nasal septum to the upper lip
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How is it that honey lasts forever?
being high in sugars which are hygroscopic, very few bacteria and microorganisms can live in the resulting low- moisture environment
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Why you shouldn't piss off a crow
They can remember human faces associated with stressful situations for up to five years and they'll also warn their friends.
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Sex anomalies: XY women, XX men
XY (the Y chromosome is missing the SRY gene) women are genetic men with a female phenotype...female external genitalia and Miller`s canals
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Biological Mutagens: GMO
It includes viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, some worms, but also chemical products of some plants, lower animals as well as GMOs
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Mutagens: Non-Ionizing Radiation
Microwave ovens, radio and TV antennae, radar installations and mobile phones..most dangerous for the brain, eyes, genitals, stomach, liver
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Physical Mutagens: Ionizing Radiation
limiting lifetime diagnostic radiation exposure to 100 mSv, which is the equivalent to about 10,000 chest X-rays, but only 25 chest CT sca
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Chemical Mutagens: cosmetics, agriculture, medicine etc.
Some drugs during development can cause limb disorders in humans and others primates. Acrolein has teratogenic and mutagenic effects.
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MUTAGENS: Discovery and Types
Caffeine causes mutations in the c-K race oncogene. It is a gene discovered in mutated form in pancreatic cancer.
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HIV resistance gene
CCR5-delta 32 is responsible for the two types of HIV resistance that exist. CCR5-delta 32 hampers HIV's ability to infiltrate immune cells.
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Can science explain Déjà vu?
Déjà vu translates literally as “already seen“ and is the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before.
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Venus flytrap captures its prey using a human-like “memory“ system
Has a very simple, yet selective mechanism of capturing its prey
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Circadian Rhythm, Biological Clocks and Sleep
They have been linked to the sleep-wake cycle, metabolism, weight, mental illnesses and even cancer (possible use in cancer prevention)
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Brain in a Vat thought-experiment
A philosophical thought-experiment, most commonly used to challenge aspects of human conceptions of knowledge, reality and consciusness.
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Telomeres: the secret of eternal life at the molecular level
Telomeres are an essential part of human cells that affect how our cells age.
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From mind-controlled prosthetics to those that can "feel"
Building smart mind-controlled robotic limbs isn’t enough; the next goal is restoring sensation in artificial body parts.
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MEG scanner: brain imaging helmet
Its uniqueness could lead to more discoveries regarding brain maturation and allow for better understanding and treatment of some diseases
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Fentanyl: 100x stronger than heroin
Fentanyl is a very strong synthetic opioid, similar to morphine but much more dangerous. It’s medically prescribed for severe, disabling...
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Radiation eating fungus found inside Chernobyl
A type of black fungus has been discovered inside the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, and it's feeding on the radiation. How is it able to...
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OPTOGENETICS: when the impossible becomes possible
Optogenetics is one of the most rapidly growing fields of applied research because of its large application potential. It combines...
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