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science22 days ago•48 min saved

Micron-Resolution Atlas Reveals Hidden Details of the Human Body

A new Human Organ Atlas using hierarchical phase-contrast tomography (HiP-CT) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility delivers detailed 3D images of 87 organs from 54 donors, exposing cellular-level anatomy and disease features (including aspects of COVID-19 and cancer) with unprecedented precision. The dataset era—exceeding terabytes—aims to support medical training, research, and AI model development, with the broader goal of eventually imaging entire bodies at 10–20x higher resolution than today’s capabilities, potentially transforming anatomy study and diagnosis.

via Yahoo|

#hip-ct #human-body #machine-learning

health2 months ago•48 min saved

Unraveling the Unknown: 21 Medical Mysteries Doctors Still Can't Explain

BuzzFeed collects Reddit anecdotes and expert notes to highlight 21 enduring puzzles about the human body—ranging from colic and labor triggers to how anesthesia or sleep truly works and why autoimmune diseases or brain injuries defy easy prediction—illustrating that much of biology remains not fully understood.

via BuzzFeed|

#health #human-body #medical-mysteries

health4 months ago•78 min saved

Surviving the unimaginable: how much can you lose and still live?

Life’s Little Mysteries examines how much of the body a person can lose and still survive, explaining the limits of bodily tolerances for tissue and blood loss, and it features an interactive bones quiz that tests readers on skeletal facts (e.g., the adult skeleton has about 206 bones; largest bone is the femur; smallest is the stapes) and other anatomy trivia.

via Live Science|

#anatomy #bones #health

science4 months ago•11 min saved

Microplastics in humans: a cautious take on the hype vs. science

A Guardian briefing questions sensational claims of large amounts of microplastics in the human body, highlighting measurement challenges and potential false positives in early studies. While microplastics are pervasive environmentally, the exact levels in people remain uncertain and methods are still being refined; the health risks are not yet clear, but the broader case for cutting plastic pollution remains strong.

via The Guardian|

#false-positives #human-body #measurement-challenges

science4 months ago•11 min saved

Doubts mount over microplastics detected in the human body

A wave of high-profile claims that microplastics permeate human tissues—from brain to blood—faces fresh scrutiny, with researchers citing contamination, blanks and inadequate validation as likely causes; experts urge robust, multi-method verification as the field matures and warn against policy decisions based on fragile findings.

via The Guardian|

#analytical-chemistry #contamination #human-body

health-and-medicine4 months ago•11 min saved

57 Striking Medical Photos That Will Leave You Awestruck

The article showcases a collection of 57 striking and sometimes unsettling medical images and stories that highlight the complexity, resilience, and mysteries of the human body, from rare conditions and remarkable recoveries to advances in medical technology and ongoing scientific questions.

via Bored Panda|

#health-and-medicine #human-body #medical-cases

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover Hidden Networks Connecting the Human Body

Scientists at Stanford have developed a new imaging technique called computational scattered light imaging (ComSLI) that allows detailed visualization of microscopic fiber networks in human tissues, which could lead to better understanding of diseases like Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. The method is accessible, requiring only a simple setup with a light source and microscope camera, and can analyze existing tissue samples with high resolution, opening new avenues for research and diagnosis.

via Yahoo|

#comsli #fiber-networks #human-body

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Unexplained After MRI Study of 8 Couples' Intimate Moments

Dutch researchers conducted experiments where couples had sex inside MRI machines to study bodily responses, discovering that the penis bends to fit the vaginal canal and that women's bladders fill rapidly during sex, though the reasons for these phenomena remain unclear.

via LADbible|

#bladder-filling #human-body #mri

science4 months ago•10 min saved

Number of Holes in the Human Body

The human body has approximately seven or eight topologically distinct holes, including the mouth, anus, nostrils, tear ducts, and possibly the vagina and fallopian tubes, depending on how connections are counted, with the count influenced by the topological perspective that considers how openings connect internally.

via Live Science|

#anatomy #body-openings #holes

science5 months ago•5 min saved

Humans May Possess Up to 33 Senses

Modern research suggests humans have between 22 and 33 senses, including traditional senses like sight and hearing, as well as others like proprioception, interoception, and the sense of ownership, all working together to create a unified perception of the world.

via The Conversation|

#human-body #multisensory #neuroscience

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Revolutionary Microrobots: Tiny, Autonomous Devices for Targeted Medicine

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and Michigan have developed a sub-millimeter robot capable of sensing, thinking, and acting, which could eventually be used inside the human body for medical purposes, although it is still in the experimental stage.

via Futurism|

#human-body #medical-applications #microrobot

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Gold Hidden in Unexpected Places Beyond Mines

Gold is more widespread than commonly thought, found in the human body, oceans, space, and even plants, revealing its surprising presence in various natural and extraterrestrial environments.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#gold #human-body #plants

science6 months ago•1 min saved

Unusual Gold Locations on Earth and Your Body

Gold can be found in unexpected places such as the human body, seawater, meteorites, volcanoes, and even within plants, highlighting its diverse natural presence beyond traditional mining sources.

via WION|

#gold #human-body #meteorites

science-and-health6 months ago•3 min saved

48 Photos Revealing the Power of the Human Body and Modern Medicine

The article showcases 48 fascinating photos of the human body, highlighting its incredible ability to heal, adapt, and the various medical conditions and procedures, from wrinkles and extra teeth to complex surgeries and injuries.

via BuzzFeed|

#anatomy #human-body #injuries

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Confirm Human Biophoton Emission Ceases After Death

Scientists have confirmed that living organisms, including humans, emit faint biophotons due to oxidative metabolic processes in mitochondria, and this emission ceases after death. The phenomenon, observable in both animals and plants, is purely biochemical and could have applications in health and ecological monitoring.

via Rude Baguette|

#biological-processes #biophotons #health-monitoring