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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.
The heart is symbol of love – things weren’t always like that
Michelle Spear, University of Bristol Valentine’s Day is all about the hearts: heart-shaped chocolates, cards, balloons and even…
What happens in the brain when there’s a word ‘on the tip of the tongue’?
Frédéric Bernard, Université de Strasbourg We’ve all experienced it: you’re in the middle of a conversation, searching for…
Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind the stormy debate
Michelle Spear, University of Bristol For centuries, people have claimed that their aching joints can predict changes in…
How psychologists kick-started AI by studying the human mind
The Mark I Perceptron used one of the first artificial neural networks to identify letters of the alphabet.…
Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better
Even the air you breathe may influence how effective a drug may be for you. Jorg Greuel/Photodisc via…
PCR Was Invented Under the Strangest Circumstances
Kary Mullis’ invention of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) stemmed from a mix of creative thinking and automation,…
Whole-body deodorants: a solution to a non-existent problem
Marques/Shutterstock Michelle Spear, University of Bristol Step into any supermarket or pharmacy, and you’ll find aisles brimming with…
Hearing What You Can See
Synesthesia, where senses blend to create unique experiences like “tasting” words or “seeing” music, affects about 1 in…
Research Does Not Yield Instant Results—It Takes Time
Groundbreaking medical advancements, like GLP-1 drugs derived from lizard venom, highlight the importance of pursuing “useless” knowledge. What…
Study Shows Gene Expression Differences Drive Human Brain Complexity
At a Glance Scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have uncovered new insights into what makes…