Nori, (Japanese for edible seaweed) is produced from Porphyra, a type of seaweed and is widely used in Japan. In that country, three hundred and fifty thousand tons of Nori are produced from over 220 square miles of the sea. The value of this crop is estimated to be in the billions of dollars! This makes… Read More »
A vaccine that combines a fentanyl antigen with a tetanus toxoid has been shown to reduce fentanyl choices and increase food choices with effects lasting several months in rats. These results suggest that the vaccine may not only decrease dangerous drug-taking behavior, but can also increase behaviors maintained by healthier non-drug alternatives. The findings are… Read More »
Much has been said about the fact that the eyebrows are the frame of the face and, therefore, largely determine the features and expressions of a person. For this reason, when ageing and flaccidity affect the firmness of the skin of the eyebrows, it is important to look for an aesthetic alternative that will improve… Read More »
Researchers conducted a study on rats and revealed that the possibility of controlling the source of stress may be key to reducing its impact. Controlling stress is important to reducing its negative consequences. Everybody experiences stress at some point in their lives. Sometimes, stress can be a positive force and lead to positive outcomes. However,… Read More »
Many people see love as the pinnacle of human existence, and some equate it with happiness itself. But sometimes, being “lovesick” can feel exactly like that — an illness. In fact, romantic love can bring about many adverse psychological effects, and in this Spotlight feature, we take a look at what they are. Love is… Read More »