Nobody wants to believe false information and share it with others. Still, at some point, almost everyone will consider some fake news reports to be true, without even realizing it. This may happen because the information matches their world view but also because news producers use clever tricks to spread misinformation. In this article, we provide you with the tools to understand what misinformation is, why you may fall for it, and how to fight it. Given the ease with which fake news spreads on social media, it is important to know what you can do to resist its power.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1254326
Georgios Ntolkeras, Hongbae Jeong, Lilla Zöllei, A. Dmytriw, Michael H. Lev, P. E. Grant, Giorgio Bonmassar
Have you ever wondered how doctors and scientists test new medical devices or study how the body works? They often use computer models, which are like digital dolls that simulate the human body. But did you know that there are only few computer models of children, especially of girls? That is where Athena comes in. Athena is a brand-new computer model of a healthy 3.5-year-old girl’s body, made using real-life pictures of her brain and organs. We even had doctors check to make sure the model was accurate. Athena is so detailed that she has 267 parts, including 50 components of her brain alone. Scientists can use Athena to test the safety of new medical devices or to study how electricity affects children’s bodies, for example. And best of all, Athena will be free for everyone to use! So, meet Athena—and see what amazing things we can learn about the human body!
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Pub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1254326
Georgios Ntolkeras, Hongbae Jeong, Lilla Zöllei, A. Dmytriw, Michael H. Lev, P. E. Grant, Giorgio Bonmassar
Have you ever wondered how doctors and scientists test new medical devices or study how the body works? They often use computer models, which are like digital dolls that simulate the human body. But did you know that there are only few computer models of children, especially of girls? That is where Athena comes in. Athena is a brand-new computer model of a healthy 3.5-year-old girl’s body, made using real-life pictures of her brain and organs. We even had doctors check to make sure the model was accurate. Athena is so detailed that she has 267 parts, including 50 components of her brain alone. Scientists can use Athena to test the safety of new medical devices or to study how electricity affects children’s bodies, for example. And best of all, Athena will be free for everyone to use! So, meet Athena—and see what amazing things we can learn about the human body!
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Pub Date : 2024-02-08DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1185773
Christine J. Charvet, R. Mohamedelhassan, Madison Bryant, Toni Lee
It is fascinating to think about biology and behavior in humans and other animals. Chimpanzees are particularly interesting because they are humans’ closest living relatives. In this article, we will tell you about how humans grow up and age compared to chimpanzees, and how to calculate your age in chimpanzee years. Humans and chimpanzees are roughly similar in age after birth, but humans take a bit longer to mature and age. Also, some humans live much longer than chimpanzees do. This means many of us live long enough to interact with our grandchildren and also struggle with aging-related problems, but this is less the case for chimpanzees.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-08DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1249534
R. Horton, K. Lyle, Susie Weller, Lisa Ballard, Anneke Lucassen
The genes found in the genetic code (genome) are sometimes called the “building blocks for life” but knowing how they impact human health can be more complicated than it sounds. This article aims to show how difficult it can be to understand how our genes can affect our health, and why it is not always easy to work out a patient’s result from genetic tests. We follow the story of Ben, whose muscles have been getting weaker for a few years. To find out why, Ben has had his genetic code sequenced, and we will walk you through a process by which his results can be analyzed. Through this activity, we will show you that analyzing patients’ genome tests is a bit like interpreting abstract art, in which different people might see and value different things.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-08DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1249534
R. Horton, K. Lyle, Susie Weller, Lisa Ballard, Anneke Lucassen
The genes found in the genetic code (genome) are sometimes called the “building blocks for life” but knowing how they impact human health can be more complicated than it sounds. This article aims to show how difficult it can be to understand how our genes can affect our health, and why it is not always easy to work out a patient’s result from genetic tests. We follow the story of Ben, whose muscles have been getting weaker for a few years. To find out why, Ben has had his genetic code sequenced, and we will walk you through a process by which his results can be analyzed. Through this activity, we will show you that analyzing patients’ genome tests is a bit like interpreting abstract art, in which different people might see and value different things.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-08DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1185773
Christine J. Charvet, R. Mohamedelhassan, Madison Bryant, Toni Lee
It is fascinating to think about biology and behavior in humans and other animals. Chimpanzees are particularly interesting because they are humans’ closest living relatives. In this article, we will tell you about how humans grow up and age compared to chimpanzees, and how to calculate your age in chimpanzee years. Humans and chimpanzees are roughly similar in age after birth, but humans take a bit longer to mature and age. Also, some humans live much longer than chimpanzees do. This means many of us live long enough to interact with our grandchildren and also struggle with aging-related problems, but this is less the case for chimpanzees.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-07DOI: 10.3389/frym.2023.1257038
Elle Murata, Emily G. Jacobs
The menstrual cycle is more than just a period—it is a series of events that lasts the whole month. Across the menstrual cycle, sex hormones coordinate changes throughout the body, preparing it for a potential pregnancy. Like body temperature or pulse rate, the menstrual cycle is one measurement of the body’s basic functioning. When the cycle is not functioning as it should be, that might signal that something is wrong. There are several common disorders that cause irregular menstrual cycles. Although they are common, scientists, and doctors still do not know that much about them. We need more research to understand what causes menstrual cycle disorders and how to cure them. In this article, you will learn about hormones, the menstrual cycle, what happens when the menstrual cycle does not function as planned, and how we can learn more about the fascinating female body.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-07DOI: 10.3389/frym.2023.1257038
Elle Murata, Emily G. Jacobs
The menstrual cycle is more than just a period—it is a series of events that lasts the whole month. Across the menstrual cycle, sex hormones coordinate changes throughout the body, preparing it for a potential pregnancy. Like body temperature or pulse rate, the menstrual cycle is one measurement of the body’s basic functioning. When the cycle is not functioning as it should be, that might signal that something is wrong. There are several common disorders that cause irregular menstrual cycles. Although they are common, scientists, and doctors still do not know that much about them. We need more research to understand what causes menstrual cycle disorders and how to cure them. In this article, you will learn about hormones, the menstrual cycle, what happens when the menstrual cycle does not function as planned, and how we can learn more about the fascinating female body.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-07DOI: 10.3389/frym.2024.1285407
I. Ciubotariu, Hannah L. Markle, M. Gebhardt, Douglas E. Norris
If someone were to ask you, “What is the deadliest animal in the world?” you might not think the answer would be an insect smaller than a thumb tack! However, the deadliest animal in the world is in fact the mosquito! While “mosquito” means “little fly” and may sound harmless, mosquitoes can actually transmit devastating diseases to humans, resulting in over 600,000 deaths worldwide every year. This is almost as high as the number of deaths from cancer, the second leading cause of death in the United States. Mosquitoes are found all over the world and, chances are, you have encountered them (and their itchy bites!) yourself. Keep reading to learn more about these creatures, including how they live, the many types of mosquitoes that exist, and the dangerous diseases they can transmit to humans.
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