Advanced Alzheimer’s successfully treated with psilocybin, a recent case study says

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring compound found in over 200 species of fungi collectively known as “magic mushrooms.” It functions as a prodrug, meaning it is biologically inactive until ingested, at which point the body rapidly converts

From the day we are born, our health is determined by our gut

Your immune system and gut microbiome share a symbiotic relationship and your immune function is largely dependent on the state of your gut. More than 99% of your genes come from microbes, not your chromosomes. The best predictor of future

Hantavirus: Did WHO cause more people to become ill by not letting passengers off the MV Hondius earlier?

Hantavirus does not transmit from one human to another, not even the Andes strain that was said to be the cause of the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The most likely cause of the outbreak was a rodent onboard the ship. “The failure

Mobile phones are addictive; why do we get such a kick out of using our phones?

A 72-hour break from cell phones (aka mobile phones) triggered increased cravings in study participants; brain scans showed heightened activity in reward centres when shown phone images. Cell phones stimulate your brain’s pleasure centre si

Bill Gates-funded project in Colombia releases 30 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes per week

Last year, the government of Burkina Faso terminated the Target Malaria project, a research initiative funded by the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy, due to biosafety risks, low impact and scientific sovereignty concerns. Target Mala