Παγκόσμιος άτλαντας ανακάλυψε 55.000 ιούς RNA σε 100 πόλεις

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:05 EDT

Deep-sea divers must be careful to prevent decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," when ascending from the high-pressure depths of the ocean. Failing to do so can result in anything from muscle cramps and skin rash to paralysis and death, depending on the depth they ascend from, how fast they come up and the gases they were breathing while doing so. Decompression sickness occurs when inert gases dissolve into blood and tissues to form dangerous gas bubbles. The same risks can affect people leaving pressurized work environments, submarines or spacecraft airlocks.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:04 EDT

Swansea University researchers have led a major European study investigating how socioeconomic circumstances influence survival among children born with major congenital anomalies.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:20:04 EDT

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition. Thirteen risk genes have currently been identified for genetic testing, including the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Variations (mutations) in these genes are associated with a significantly increased risk of breast cancer.