The appendix may act as a safe reservoir for beneficial bacteria, helping repopulate the gut microbiome after illness.
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RNA polymerase reads a strand of DNA and builds a matching strand of messenger RNA, the first step in making a protein.
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Research suggests the human nose can distinguish at least one trillion different odors β far more than previously believed.
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𦴠Your bones are not just a rigid skeleton. They are living tissue.
Your bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt by specialized cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts.
Every day, your skeleton is quietly repairing itself and adapting to the forces you put on it.
𧬠Your skin is your largest organ.
It covers your entire body, protects you from the outside world, helps regulate your temperature, and contains millions of sensory receptors that detect touch, pressure, heat and cold.
@scitechgirl No fiber? Your gut bacteria eat YOU instead. They feed on your protective mucus and trigger inflammation. You're not eating veggies for you you're feeding your 38 trillion bacteria.
@ShiningScience The idea that women need to "bounce back" quickly after childbirth is clearly outdated. This study confirms it: up to 2 years for a complete recovery.
@scitechgirl The cortisol that rises when a baby goes unanswered for a long time... and at the same time a brain in full development. It gives another perspective on the importance of reassurance
@SmartScience Interesting study. 12 minutes, 2 times a week for 3 months for β40% depth of wrinkles around the eyes. Not bad at all for a non-invasive approach.
π« Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day.
It never takes a break β continuously pumping blood through roughly 100,000 km of blood vessels throughout your body.
One small organ. An enormous workload. π¬
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π¦ Your gut contains trillions of microorganisms.
Together, they form your microbiome β a living ecosystem that helps digest food, interacts with your immune system, and produces molecules that can influence your body.
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π§ Your brain uses about 20% of your bodyβs energy.
Even though it represents only around 2% of your body weight, it constantly consumes energy to keep neurons communicating, process information, and maintain vital functions.
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