One reason why contagious vaccines are controversial is that we can’t guarantee that the viruses used to spread these vaccines can’t mutate and jump species. To create contagious vaccines, scientists take antigens (proteins that trigger an immune response) from a microbe and splice them into viruses that naturally infect only one type of animal. By design, this means that they aren’t meant to be able to cross species barriers, but many experts are still against it because we know very little about the disease dynamics of wild animals. Read full article here
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here