OHMYGOSSIP — Here is sth interesting for handicraft lovers! The Museum for Islamic Art presents a spectacular collection of Palestinian costumes, courtesy of the collection’s owner, Manuel Kleidman of Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem: Family Activities – summer 2015 at the Tower of David Museum
OHMYGOSSIP — The Tower of David Museum is the leading heritage site/museum in Israel with the largest range of cutting edge technology to enhance an independent traveler’s visit to the Museum as an adult or as a family!
Sweden’s Princess Madeleine and her husband Christopher O’Neill have named their son
OHMYGOSSIP — Sweden’s Princess Madeleine and her husband Christopher O’Neill have named their new baby son Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf.
Researchers reverse autistic behaviors in mice
OHMYGOSSIP — Researchers were able to reverse autistic behaviors in mice missing the Shank3 gene, a major risk factor for autism in humans.
Second case of rare Bourbon virus found in U.S.
OHMYGOSSIP — The second case of Bourbon virus in the United States has been confirmed in Oklahoma, about a year after the death of the first patient confirmed to have it.
HIV drugs more beneficial if started from diagnosis
OHMYGOSSIP — An international clinical trial has found that starting antiretroviral drugs as soon as a patient has been diagnosed with HIV, instead of waiting for it to affect their immune system, significantly decreases their risk of developing AIDS or other serious illnesses.
Face transplant recipient meets donor’s sister in Virginia
OHMYGOSSIP — A Maryland woman whose family donated her brother’s face after a fatal accident traveled to Virginia to meet the man who received the face in a transplant.
Ancient DNA show how early populations adapted to environment
OHMYGOSSIP — Researchers at the University of Texas say they’ve been able to detect epigenetic marks among ancient DNA recovered from human remains. The marks may offer clues as to how early human populations adapted to various environs.
Space station worms help scientists study aging process
OHMYGOSSIP — Life in space speeds up the aging process. Even when astronauts are habituated to microgravity, six-month stints in space result in muscle atrophy, bone density loss, weakened cardiovascular stamina and immune suppression.
Obesity in teen years increases bowel cancer risk later in life
OHMYGOSSIP — Obesity in adolescence has been shown to double the chances of developing colorectal cancer later in life as a result of a higher body mass index, or BMI, and inflammation, according to a study.