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Diet New research from Denmark reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy-characterised by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients-may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children. Researchers see potential for targeted dietary interventions during pregnancy to reduce this risk.

Researchers have studied the lifespans of 1,176 animal species. Among mammals, females usually live the longest - including humans - and scientists believe this pattern will continue. Women live longer than men. This can be observed all'over the world, and it has been true throughout history. But why is that, especially now that living conditions have improved in many places and access to medical care is widely available?

Antibiotic resistance Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that antibiotic resistant DNA can survive on the surface of minerals such as sand or clay, and this may increase the spread of antibiotic resistance from animals to humans. Imagine one of Denmark's many picturesque beaches, the waves lapping against the shore, the golden sand and the smooth pebbles.

A new study on cancer risk across mammals in zoos shows. Researchers also find that ungulates appear resistant to the disease. Could they hold clues to natural, non-toxic cancer treatments for humans? We tend to talk about cancer as a human disease. While it is true that cancer seriously affects our species, we can no longer disregard the fact that other animals face this disease, just like us.