One dose of the existing vaccine may stop the infection of mpox
A recent study reveals that a single dose of an existing vaccination can prevent the viral infection known as mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. The World Health Organization first proclaimed the worldwide mpox outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern in July 2022, and this revelation may help halt the spread of…
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Through the new research, we have to know that when we breathe in microplastic that enters the brain
Scientific Asia: We learned through the new research that plastic may enter the brain daily. Global scientists and activists are demanding that plastic’s negative health effects be addressed immediately. Their requests are in response to a recent study that suggested indoor spaces may be a significant contributor to microplastic contamination. It simply means that breathing…
What is Harvest Moon? The full moon of September will be the supermoon when you can see it
It’s getting cooler outside, and fall is approaching. Another supermoon to mark the beginning of harvest season. The “harvest moon,” or full moon in September, is a sight to behold because it is a supermoon that will appear larger and last for a short while. NASA predicts that the moon will seem full for roughly…
Scientists emphasize the extensive human exposure to chemicals from packaging materials
Scientific Asia: A recent assessment, which identified 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and other food contact products to be present in human bodies, is the first to show the amount of human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCC). According to the authors, this research also reveals important discrepancies in toxicity and biomonitoring data. Researchers…
Study Warns Superbug Crisis Could Kill 40 Million by 2050
Scientific Asia. A recent study estimates that by 2050, the number of deaths globally attributed to illnesses resistant to the drugs used to treat them may rise by about 70%, underscoring the severity of the growing superbug epidemic. Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, may be directly responsible for almost 39 million deaths worldwide between 2025 and…
Detailed Scans Uncover Changes in the Brain During Pregnancy
One of the first comprehensive maps of the changes in the human brain before, during, and after those critical nine months has revealed that the pregnancy brain is genuine. Scientists discovered “remarkable things” based on 26 scans of a healthy 38-year-old woman’s brain, including alterations to areas related to socializing and emotional processing, some of…
Half of advanced melanoma patients achieve a 10-year survival with dual drug therapy
Scientific Asia: Experts applaud “remarkable” trial findings for treating a type of skin cancer for which there was previously little hope. A double dose of immunotherapy medications has been proven to prolong survival for over half of patients with advanced melanoma for at least ten years, according to a trial. With the combined treatment, survival…
Map: More than 20 states could witness the northern lights following a solar flare
Over the weekend, the sun—which is currently experiencing an active phase of Solar Cycle 25—emitted another powerful flare, providing Americans with yet another opportunity to witness the northern lights. The Space Weather Prediction Center of NOAA announced on Saturday that an X4.5 solar flare had been found. The agency released footage of the flare, capturing…
Discover the microbiome’s ‘dance partner’: the hidden world of gut viruses
The insides of humans are rife with viruses that feed on bacteria. What do they do? The multitudes of bacteria and other microscopic organisms in our stomachs are known as the microbiome. It appears that the bacteria are infected with viruses, which has significant ramifications for them and us. Introducing the phageome. The human digestive…
“NASA Invites Space Enthusiasts to ‘Observe the Moon Night’ on September 14: Check Details”
Every year in September or October, when the moon is about in its first quarter, there are fantastic viewing possibilities along the terminator as the shadows accentuate the cratered topography of the moon. This event is known as the International Observe the Moon Night. This year, on September 14, moon aficionados and inquisitive people from…