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Biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms − pushing the boundaries of life, death and medicine

Life and death are traditionally viewed as opposites. But the emergence of new multicellular life-forms from the cells of a dead organism i…

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1 Sep 15
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Ingredient in hair dye can lead to vision loss

Ingredient in hair dye led to a woman's vision loss An ingredient in the hair dye a French woman used caused her to develop a vision-robbi…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 14
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The stories your eyes tell about your health

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a smartphone app that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease a…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

2 Sep 13
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Can cone snail poison be used to treat morphine addiction?

Q: Can cone snail poison be used to treat morphine addiction? Krishna: Not for treating morphine addiction. A sea snail living in the…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 12
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Cancer-free -- what does this really mean?

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced she has now completed a course of preventive chemotherapy. The news comes nine months after…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 12
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Zoopharmacognosy

Four plants eaten by gorillas, also used in traditional medicine, provide clues for new drug discovery Four plants consumed by wild gorill…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 12
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Good critical analysis is not instinctive!

Q: Is it instinct to do analyzing? Krishna: Instinct is the fact or quality of possessing innate behaviour patterns. Instinct is a natural…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 10
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We are a group of atoms plus ‘much more’!

Q: Are we nothing except clusters of atoms? Krishna: We are more than mere atoms! If you look at a whole range of influences that make…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 9
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Doctors can spread diseases to patients if they are not careful!

Q: Do doctors spread diseases? Krishna: Yes, doctors can spread diseases to patients if they are not careful. Hospital acquired infect…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 9
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We speak evidence. We show data. Who cares for opinions here?

Q: In your opinion, were the covid vaccines a success or a failure? Krishna: No, opinions don’t count in science. Only data and eviden…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Sep 5
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