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Coffee affects the brain in sleep

We used to think that coffee helps us wake up and focus, but its effects don’t end with dawn. Scientists...

Mitochondria linked to the ageing process

Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that mitochondria – the “energy stations” of our cells – accumulate hidden mutations...

The seasons govern our sleep and moods

You may be surprised, but our bodies still live in the rhythm of the changing seasons, despite all the modern...

Gut bacteria affect vascular ageing and heart health

Our body’s internal inhabitants – bacteria – have a much bigger impact than we tend to think. A new study...

Key to protecting blood vessels with biomarkers found

Canadian doctors have made a breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic renal failure. They have managed to identify...

X chromosome leads to age-related diseases in women

German biologists have discovered an unexpected process that may explain why women get sick differently than men – as they...

A way has been found to protect mitochondria from destruction

Mitochondria are vital elements inside every cell, producing energy from nutrients. When a person is stressed, especially at the cellular...

The virus knows how to trick the immune system

Monoclonal antibodies* have long been considered a reliable defence against coronavirus, but the virus finds loopholes again and again. A...

Daylight activates immunity

Scientists from New Zealand have discovered how daylight helps immune cells react faster to infection. It turned out that neutrophils...