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With advancements in understanding the sciences and the instruments with which we study it, our collective knowledge of what happens inside ourselves is a work in constant progress that involves the most skilled medical practitioners and researchers. They must remain vigilant for any new details in understanding how our bodies work, as well as how our environment interacts with it. Here, Modern Sciences explores the latest developments in the fields of genetics, human biology, epidemiology, and much more.
How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test is the single clearest indicator of physical ageing
Exercises are key to keeping your balance as you get older. Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock Beatriz Carpallo Porcar, Universidad San…
Are twins allergic to the same things?
If one has a reaction to a new food, is the other more likely to as well? BjelicaS/iStock…
Think Moderate Drinking is Healthy? Think Again.
Recent studies challenge the idea that moderate drinking has health benefits, showing that even small amounts of alcohol…
Study Links Brain Regions to Political Behavior Intensity
At a Glance Researchers have made a significant discovery about how specific brain regions influence political behavior, offering…
How we used AI to trace the evolution of bacteria on Earth
Association of two Cyanobacteria (Oscillatoria sp. and Chroococcus sp.). Ekky Ilham/Shutterstock Ben Woodcroft, Queensland University of Technology and…
1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis, our new research shows
Kate Cole, University of Sydney; Renee Carey, Curtin University, and Tim Driscoll, University of Sydney Around 10% of…
The Math Behind the Happiest Countries on Earth
The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on life satisfaction—but what about emotional well-being? While wealth and stability…
Determining the True Scale of COVID-19 Casualties
The true scale of COVID-19 casualties is far more complex than official death tolls suggest. While U.S. death…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
Kampus Productions/Pexels Meltem Weger, The University of Queensland and Benjamin Weger, The University of Queensland As summer fades…
Saccharin Shows Promise as an Antimicrobial Agent Against Drug-Resistant Infections
At a Glance Saccharin, an artificial sweetener commonly found in sugar-free products like diet sodas and yogurts, could…