Daily Archives: August 26, 2015

Chlorovirus ATCV-1 is part of the human oropharyngeal virome and is associated with changes in cognitive functions in humans and mice

Chloroviruses (family Phycodnaviridae) are large DNA viruses known to infect certain eukaryotic green algae and have not been previously shown to infect humans or to be part of the human virome. We unexpectedly found sequences homologous to the chlorovirus Acanthocystis turfacea chlorella virus 1 (ATCV-1) in a metagenomic analysis of DNA extracted from human oropharyngeal… Read More »

Alternative News Project – Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo & Radiation to Shame

Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo & Radiation to Shame The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation cannot. A ground-breaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world’s most… Read More »

The Human Brain – Proteins

Most neurotransmitters are made from amino acids obtained from the protein in food you consume. Neurotransmitters are the brain chemicals that motivate or sedate, focus or frustrate. Their complex interaction is what shifts your mood and changes your mind. Neurotransmitters wag the tail of tadpoles and wage the tale of humanity. Proteins Topics: Proteins and… Read More »

Could body posture during sleep affect how your brain clears waste? — ScienceDaily

Source:Stony Brook UniversitySummary:Sleeping in the side position, as compared to on one’s back or stomach, may more effectively remove brain waste and prove to be an important practice to help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases, new research suggests.Share:   Total shares:  7744 FULL STORY The brain’s glymphatic pathway clears harmful… Read More »