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A baby cannot see further than 30 centimeters at birth, yet it relies on touch for security and connection with its parents.
Three million bats take flight each night from Khao Chong Phran cave, prompting scientists to study their unique immune systems and potential health benefits.
Wim Hof holds the world record for being submerged in ice for 1 hour and 53 minutes without a change in core body temperature.
Seventy percent of all immune cells reside in the intestines, playing a critical role in the body's defense against infections and diseases.
Every spring, nearly 200 tons of Yarsagumba are harvested in the Himalayas, generating a turnover of €5 billion in the global market.
Scientists analyze kangaroo feces to study the bacteria that could lead to a future where diseases are largely eliminated through microbiome therapy.
1 gram of mercury can make the fish in a 20-acre lake unsafe to eat for a year, illustrating the widespread dangers of mercury pollution.
Microorganisms living in and on the human body play a vital role in health by supporting immune defenses, protecting skin, and aiding metabolism.
Julia Ravey explores the role of the microbiome in health and disease, meeting experts like Dr. Barry Marshall and visiting institutions such as The American Gut Project.
Michael Mosley investigates the human immune system, aging, and bodily functions through medical experiments and patient stories in a unique testing environment.
Over ten million Americans are currently afflicted with cancer, with an estimated one and a half million new cases expected to develop this year.
Catarrhine primates, including African and Asian monkeys, apes, and humans, uniquely lack the alpha-gal sugar molecule found in other mammals.
James, a 26-year-old with arthritis, is one of 1.5 million people in England required to stay indoors for at least 12 weeks during the coronavirus lockdown.
70 million people have been infected with HIV, making it one of the worst pandemics in history, with ongoing research focused on finding a cure.
David Vetter, born on September 21, 1971, lived in a plastic bubble for most of his life due to severe combined immunodeficiency.
A child can go from healthy to critically ill in as little as five to ten minutes due to a severe allergic reaction to food.
Dr. Rainer Stange states that sauna use can improve cardiovascular health and skin conditions, benefiting those with chronic inflammatory issues.
Allergies persist in modern humans due to evolutionary trade-offs that favor immune system responses, as explored by various scientists and researchers.
