16 C Others / The Times of India
Researchers have used laser technology to uncover vivid details of 1,200-year-old tattoos on Peruvian mummies, revealing insights into ancient tattooing practices. These tattoos, created with cactus needles or animal bones, reflect the artistry and significance of the craft. Similar discoveries, like tzi the Iceman's therapeutic tattoos, suggest that ancient body art had practical, ritualistic, and personal roles.
Grey matter volume in the brain decreases by about 5% during pregnancy but partially recovers postpartum, particularly in the default mode network. This study, involving MRI scans of nearly 180 first-time mothers, links these changes to fluctuating estrogen levels and highlights the link between grey matter recovery and mother-infant bonding.
Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. It will help in facilitating the transportation of large therapeutic loads into cells. It now paves a new way for the targeted administration of medication and other therapeutic inventions
Like many other young people, Amelie feels that the Covid-19 pandemic -- and its procession of lockdowns and restrictions -- marked a urning point for her mental health. I came face to face with everything I had been repressing -- and it triggered an enormous depression, the French university student, who was 19 years old when the pandemic broke out in 2020, told AFP. Five years later, Amelie is still receiving treatment for her mental health.