Scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered a new rare type of haemoglobin. The new haemoglobin type appears optically to be transporting little oxygen. Measurements of the blood oxygen level therefore present a similar picture to patients suffering from an inherited cardiac defect. After examining two patients, the scientists now understand that the new type of haemoglobin distorts the l... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Human Genome Project revealed that only a small fraction of the 3 billion “letter” DNA code actually instructs cells to manufacture proteins, the workhorses of most life processes. This has raised the question of what the remaining part of the human genome does. How much of the rest performs other biological functions, and how much is merely residue of prior genetic events? Evolut... read full post picked by Blankspace73 2 years ago

Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

To the growing list of chemicals showing up in human blood, a new study adds compounds that make food wrappers grease-proof.

Called diPAPs, these chemicals are fairly new and scientists don't yet know if they are harmful to human health. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Human age is a simulation game / free virtual management game / rpg where you adopt a human being and help him or her through various ages of mankind, from prehistory to the 21st century, from learning how to use a club to your driver's license. picked by daftgretel 2 years ago

A scientist has emerged from an underwater capsule after spending almost two weeks generating his own oxygen and electricity. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a sprit of brotherhood”, states Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A mineral that acts like a sponge beneath Earth's surface stores more oxygen than expected, keeping our planet from becoming dry and inhospitable like Mars. The key to the abundant oxygen storage is the mineral majorite, which exists deep below Earth's surface in the mantle. Without the oxygen stockpile, Earth would probably be a barren planet hostile to life. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Oh my god, i would never do this.
She goes alot farther than i expected. picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

The oldest known human hair belonged to a 9,000-year-old mummy disinterred from an ancient Chilean cemetery.

Until now: a recent discovery pushes the record back some 200,000 years. (And the newly discovered strands received a rather less dignified burial.) picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Journey through the story of human evolution in an interactive documentary. picked by ogri2003 3 years ago

At the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, consumer electronics maker Sanyo demonstrated their vision for the future by showcasing a series of appliances they thought would populate the home of tomorrow. Included was the Ultrasonic Bath, a pod-like human washing machine that cleans, massages and dries the user in a fully automated 15-minute process. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A human head found an attic when remodleing.
P.S. This was near where I live. picked by zulublue42 1 year ago

Spanish researchers have reportedly unearthed a human tooth more than one million years old, which they estimated to be the oldest human fossil remain ever discovered in western Europe. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists have split the atom, put men on the moon and discovered the DNA of which we are made, but there are 10 key mysteries of human behaviour which they have failed to fully explain. vv LOOK DOWN vv Seriously, this is a 100% [u] dupe [/u] of the link about 5 posts below. -sk Look at the links... One links to NewScientist.com, one links to Telegraph.co.uk. Similar subject matter does... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Jupiter's moon, Europa has ocean water twice as much as all of the Earth. New evidence indicates that not only is there enough oxygen to support microorganisms but perhaps even enough to support greater lifeforms. The time it will take to unlock this oxygen is a good sign for eventual life as it gives time for organisms to evolve protection against oxygen's harmful effects. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

According to Biochemist Graham Logan it did. In brief, containing digestion bi-products in parcels of poop meant that there was less for the bacteria to chew on. This led to less bacteria, and it was the bacteria who were burning up all the oxygen. Which meant there was more oxygen around to play with and the Cambrian Explosion ensued picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Scientists have created the world's first human-sheep chimera - which has the body of a sheep and half-human organs. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Billions of years ago cyanobacteria gained photosynthesis to generate their own food from the sun. This released a lot of oxygen in the atmosphere, which should have poisoned the bacteria. Somehow, they gained the ability to resist oxygen damage.

The "Catch-22" problem is how did they evolve the ability before there was a need? Scientist feel they may have discovered the reason. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Basically, the new drug is a mixture of solid human waste and urine, turned into a gas that can be huffed.


In a related story, I vomitted. picked by Proverb 2 years ago