Trial Drug Can Vastly Block Early Stages of COVID19 In Engineered Human Tissues
An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts. The findings, published today in Cell, hold promise as a treatment capable of stopping early infection of the novel coronavirus that, as of April 2, has affected more than 981,000 people...
31 Alluring Facts About Laura Dern That Will Make You Love Her More
Laura Dern is one of those actresses who were born into the industry, but still made their special footprint standout. With her remarkable talent and expressive eyes, she became one of the sought after actresses, very early in her career. From blockbusters to art house classics, she has done a ton of lucrative projects in her career. She is...
31 Incredible Ryan Gosling Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
There is actually no need for any kind of introduction for Ryan Gosling, who has been the obsession of girls around the worlds for years now. From his very first appearance till today, he has always had the audience mesmerized with his performances. But there is a lot more to the actor, than that meets the eye. Here are...
Most People Consider Becoming Vegetarian For Their Health
Researchers know that people are motivated to be vegetarian for different reasons -- the most common in western cultures being health, the environment and animal rights. But how compelling are these different factors for nonvegetarians? University of California, Davis, researchers in the Department of Psychology surveyed 8,000 people of various ages and ethnicities, in two languages, in both the United...
Heavy Drinking Into Older Age Adds 4 cm to Waistline
More than half of drinkers aged 59 and over have been heavy drinkers and this is linked to a significantly larger waistline and increased stroke risk, according to a new UCL study. The study, published in the journal Addiction, examined the association between heavy drinking over a lifetime and a range of health indicators including cardiovascular disease. The researchers used data from...
31 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Rooney Mara – The Fan Favorite Lisbeth Salander
Rooney Mara, with her impeccable taste and extraordinary talent, has successfully managed to put together a highly respectable career in the Hollywood industry. Having born into billionaire football families, she has made an indelible mark for herself with her groundbreaking performances. Here are some really interesting things to know about the two times Oscar nominated actress: She is the...
Engineers 3D Print Soft, Rubbery Brain Implants
The brain is one of our most vulnerable organs, as soft as the softest tofu. Brain implants, on the other hand, are typically made from metal and other rigid materials that over time can cause inflammation and the buildup of scar tissue. MIT engineers are working on developing soft, flexible neural implants that can gently conform to the brain's contours...
31 Motivating Facts About Roger Federer You Probably Didn’t Know Before
Considered to be the greatest tennis player of all time to go down in the history of Tennis, Roger Federer always inspires his fans with his extraordinary ability and techniques, especially the composed temperament. He is more like a perfect combinations of the legends of tennis like John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg, but in a...
31 Amazing Facts About Ana de Armas – The New Bond Girl From ‘No Time To Die’
In a span of just six years, Ana de Armas has turned over an entirely new page in her life. From being a non-English speaking immigrant, who landed the role of Marilyn Monroe, to the lead Bond Girl in the James Bond franchise, becoming one of the most wanted actress in the world of Hollywood. The actress has no...
Study Shows Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong For Pain relief
More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown that doctors recommend for chronic pain relief, according to a study published in the March 26 online edition of the journal PLOS ONE. To many that may seem like a good thing, but just the opposite is true. "We know that...
