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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.
Is sleeping with your baby a good idea? Here’s what the science says
Scientific evidence allows parents to choose the sleeping arrangement that’s right for them and their family. (Shutterstock) Gabrielle…
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
Clare Collins, University of Newcastle What is a “detox”? It’s a process that involves using particular products, diets…
How Old Are You? (Hint: It’s Complicated)
Perhaps celebrating your birthday shouldn’t be as simple as it seems: your body may just age a bit…
What Makes Us Truly Happy (According to Science)
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies on happiness, has found two key factors…
Fighting Mosquitoes With… Bacteria?
In the battle against mosquitoes, a new weapon has emerged: the Wolbachia bacteria. This groundbreaking method involves releasing…
Why some people got blood clots after the AstraZeneca vaccine – new clues
Richard Buka, University of Birmingham and Samantha Montague, University of Birmingham AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of…
The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?
Luke Jones/Unsplash Allen Cheng, Monash University Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food…
Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart – and boost your immune system
Many hay fever and cold symptoms in particular overlap. Dragana Gordic/ Shutterstock Samuel J. White, Nottingham Trent University…
Cancer has many faces − 5 counterintuitive ways scientists are approaching cancer research to improve treatment and prevention
Cancer cells don’t follow the typical rules that allow a multicellular collective to function. Dr. Cecil Fox/National Cancer…
The best techniques for being a cricket fast bowler, according to science
Paul Felton, Nottingham Trent University Twenty years ago, Shoaib Akhtar became the first person recorded to bowl at…