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Chimpanzees, along with bonobos, are humans’ closest living relatives. In fact, you may have heard that humans and chimps share 98.8% of their DNA.But is this actually true? And what does “similar DNA” actually mean?The truth is that the frequently cited 98.8% similarity between chimp (Pan troglodytes) and human (Homo sapiens) DNA overlooks key differences in the species’ genomes, experts told Live Science.Human and chimp DNA is made of four basic building blocks, or nucleotides: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C) and thymine (T). The genomes of both species can be thought of as a “string of the letters A,…
There are seemingly endless ways to switch up your skin care routine. Every time I talk to an expert, I seem to find a new way to layer, blend, enhance, and experiment with the lineup. Each of us has our own preferences and needs that we bring to the table and that influence our final choices. That’s the joy in it, no?
The Conservative Party leader’s career could have taken a very different turn had she snapped up a place nearly 30 years ago to study medicine at the elite Stanford University in the United States. But what sounds like a potential Sliding Doors moment may not be as straightforward as it seems.Media reports have raised doubts over Kemi Badenoch’s claims that she was offered a place and a partial scholarship to study in California at 16 years of age but couldn’t take up the “pre-med” owing to family circumstances.Politicians in the UK have urged Badenoch to clarify the record and provide…
The authority’s preparatory work for the update of the statement on safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food, open for public consultation until Oct. 14, concludes that safe usage for individuals under 25, pregnant or lactating women, and those under concurrent medications, cannot be established. Jérôme Le Bloch, PhD, head of scientific affairs at FoodChain ID, told NutraIngredients he had concerns with EFSA’s process, including its lack of transparency, methodological shortcomings, and questionable basis for a ‘very restrictive’ limit.“As in previous evaluations, EFSA does not clearly explain which studies were included or excluded, nor provide sufficient justification for rejecting…
As long summer days shift into the short, dark days of winter, people can start to feel a little gloomy too. “It’s clear that there’s a strong association between light and mood,” said Louis Ptáček, a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco. Louis Ptáček is a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco. He studies the genetic bases for human circadian regulation.Louis PtáčekThe kind of light matters too. “Sunlight is the best,” Ptáček said. Light from the sun is one of the brightest lights to which humans are exposed. Sunlight is also “broad spectrum” in that it…
Recent research has found that cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacts racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America more than their white counterparts. Plus, inconsistent racial data collection and reporting in health care systems are limiting prevention and treatment measures. Nutrition Insight speaks to study co-author Sujane Kandasamy, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University, Canada, to discuss the responsibility of closing the data gap and why maintaining racial/ethnic data is essential. “Disaggregated data is not just a technical tool — it’s a reflection of who counts, whose experiences matter, and how systems can either perpetuate…
This make-ahead breakfast tastes like a lemon-poppyseed muffin in a jar.The protein and fiber of the oats, yogurt and milk are a satiating combo. You can easily remove the lemon zest without the bitter pith by using a microplane grater. If you love a lemon-poppyseed muffin, you are going to flip over our Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats. Fiber-rich rolled oats are soaked in a creamy mixture of tangy, protein-packed Greek-style yogurt, sweet maple syrup, aromatic vanilla, bright lemon and crunchy poppy seeds for texture—the perfect balance of tart and sweet. These are not your standard overnight oats; we’ve upped the game on…
Newly released data shows that nine in ten babies lack critical gut microbes needed for healthy development. Persephone’s Daily Synergistic Synbiotic, built on the largest and most comprehensive U.S. infant gut microbiome study, can help restore them. In just over a month, 10,000 parents and caregivers joined the waitlist for Persephone’s science-driven synbiotic designed to restore critical gut microbes in babies. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Persephone Biosciences, a pioneering biotech company focused on unlocking the potential of the microbiome to impact human health, today announced the launch of its first consumer product: a daily synergistic synbiotic…
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Most of us know protein is essential for building muscle, supporting recovery, and keeping us energized.* But here’s something you might not realize: even if you’re eating a balanced, protein-rich diet, your body may still benefit from an amino acid supplement.