The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs. By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 100 trillion cells, the basic unit of life. These cells are organised biologically to eventually form the whole body.
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You need a 20-minute power nap at work — trust me
Naps can pave the way for a better you at work. So, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your snooze during ...
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Why are scientists trying to manufacture organs in space?
Gravity can be a real downer when you are trying to grow organs. That’s why experiments in space are so valuable. They have revealed a new perspective into biological sciences, including insights into making human tissues. Gravity influences cellular behavior by impacting ...
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From floating guts to 'sticky' blood — here's how to do surgery in space
Earlier this year, it was reported that an astronaut in space had developed a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the neck. This was successfully treated with medication by doctors on Earth, avoiding surgery. But given that space agencies and private spaceflight companies have ...
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A neurologist explains how coronavirus impacts the brain
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still learning what the disease can do. There are now detailed reports of brain illness emerging in people with relatively mild lung illness, in those who are critically ill and also in those in recovery. One key thing we’re seeing ...
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The Whoop fitness band transformed me from sleepy boy to fit boy in two months
The Whoop fitness band made me put more emphasis on sleep and recovery, by doing so it made me fitter. I didn't change a ...
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Large doses of vitamin D may protect you from COVID-19 — but it's also toxic
It has been suggested that taking vitamin D may protect people from getting COVID-19. But should we be using supplements ...
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How 'microgravity' changes the bodies of astronauts
Being an astronaut looks like an exciting and glamorous career. But have you ever thought about the dangers that these ...
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Lumen, the fitness tracker that claims to 'hack' your metabolism, is now available
It was nearly two years ago that we first covered Lumen, a gadget and app combo that claims to track your metabolic flexibility ...
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Man’s paralyzed hand can feel again -- thanks to a brain implant
Scientists have managed to reverse paralysis, by using a brain implant to restore a man's hand movement and sense of touch ...
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Here's how you can 'reset' your sleep cycle during lockdown
You might have noticed your normal sleep pattern has changed. Some of us may be sleeping more, and some of us may be sleeping ...
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Working from home? Get yourself a laptop stand and thank me later
Are you working from home during the coronavirus lockdown? Then please, for the love of god, get yourself a laptop stand. ...
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Nobody likes Cranky Chris: 5 tips to help you sleep during the coronavirus crisis
We've put together five simple tips to help you sleep better while you're working from home as a result of the coronavirus ...
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FBI contacts users of crypto exchange QuadrigaCX as investigation ramps up
The FBI has been emailing users of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, identifying them as potential victims ...
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Labs experiment with new and unproven methods to create COVID-19 vaccine
The coronavirus has ground social, economic, and educational exchanges to a halt around the world. For now, public health ...
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The horrifying story of how we learned to keep organs alive outside the body
Organ transplantation is one of the success stories of modern medicine. Around 139,000 transplants are performed annually ...
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Zombie caterpillars may cure cancer — but the side effects are uncertain
Spores released by parasitic fungi of the group cordyceps infect insect hosts, causing the fungus to grow inside them. Eventually, ...
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Scientists discovered a new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Since their discovery in 1928, antibiotics have become a common way of treating infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and ...
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PowerDot’s shocking electrical stimulation helped me recover like an athlete
PowerDot's electronic muscular stimulation device promises to aid recovery and increase your athletic perormance. I electrocuted ...
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'Freezing' our bodies is the key to long-distance space travel — but can we do it?
Long-distance space travel, traveling at sub-light speeds, will require a way to make the journey with a crew of aging ...
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Here's how body clock cycles affect our immune system
All life on Earth has evolved to cope with a rotating planet which results in the predictable transition between day and ...
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Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery
I enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because ...
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[Best of 2019] Researchers have invented a method to prevent (or reverse) obesity
Dr. Shu Wang may have stumbled upon the cure for obesity. Dr. Wang, an associate professor at Texas Tech, believes that nanotechnology ...
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[Best of 2019] I tried getting chill and swole (chwole?) with CBD-infused protein bars
Exercise is good for you. So is protein. And (allegedly), so is CBD. What happens when you put them together? This article ...
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CHEAP: Sweat-time, piglet — there’s 50% off the Bose SoundSport headphones
Starting to exercise isn't easy, but it's made much simpler when you have music or podcasts to look forward to. And here ...
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We spent a workday on a treadmill desk so you didn't have to
Recently, we spent a full seven hours on a treadmill desk. Yes, while we were working. Here are the things we learnt that ...
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Research: Bacteria can change shape inside humans to avoid antibiotics
Widespread antibiotic use is largely to blame for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is currently one ...
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The android Turing Test can tell us whether a robot is effectively a person
Alan Turing was recently announced as the face of the new £50 note for his code breaking contributions in World War II and ...
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Embodying taller avatars in VR can make us more confident in real life
The high immersive capacity of virtual reality is often acknowledged as its main virtue when compared to other media and ...
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The Arque is a mechanical tail for humans — and lord I want one
The Arque is a mechanical tail you strap around your waist, which helps you automatically balance. And it looks fucking sick. ...
