Stories & Theories

  Stem Cell Transfusion: A promising approach to fighting aging. Aging is a natural and inevitable phenomenon that affects all human beings. As the years pass, our body undergoes changes at the cellular level that result in decreased function and the appearance of age-related conditions. In this context, stem cell transfusion emerges as a promising strategy in the search for solutions to mitigate the effects of aging. Stem cells are versatile cells with the unique ability to transform into various types of cells in the body. This property makes them an invaluable tool for regenerating tissues and organs, opening the door to a wide range of medical applications, including anti-aging. For this reason, stem cell transfusion involves the introduction of these cells into the body in order to regenerate and rejuvenate damaged tissues. These cells are usually obtained from the placentas and umbilical cords of selected mothers who authorize these procedures. Preliminary research suggests t...

Sleep Paralysis: Between reality and deep sleep. Sleep paralysis, a peculiar and often frightening phenomenon, is an experience that lies at the crossroads between the world of dreams and wakefulness. It is characterized by a temporary inability to move or speak upon waking or falling asleep. This state, though brief, can feel eternal for those who experience it. When a person experiences sleep paralysis, his brain wakes up while his body still remains in the REM sleep state, where the muscles are naturally paralyzed to prevent the realization of movements associated with dreams. This mismatch between the brain and the body creates a feeling of complete immobility. In addition to immobility, those who experience sleep paralysis often report additional sensations. Some report a pressure in the chest or a feeling of tightness, while others mention the perception of presences or even visual and auditory hallucinations. Sleep paralysis can be linked to a variety of factors. Stress, sleep d...

Biotechnology and its capacity to create human lives. Biotechnology, a discipline that combines knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and technology, has revolutionized the way we understand and manipulate life today. One of the most fascinating and controversial fields within biotechnology is its ability to influence the creation of human lives. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most outstanding achievements in this field. This technique allows the union of eggs and sperm in a controlled environment in the laboratory, before being implanted in the mother’s uterus. This has given hope to couples with difficulty conceiving naturally, expanding the possibilities of forming families. Another important milestone is genetic engineering. With the advancement of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, scientists have the ability to edit the DNA of living organisms, opening the door to the correction of hereditary genetic diseases and the creation of personalized genetic therapies. Although this p...

 Doubts about the Apollo 11 space mission in 1969. "A small step for man, a great step for humanity" (Neil Armstrong) The Apollo program was a promise made by former American president John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. This program aimed to bring a crew to the moon (astronauts) to do scientific exploration, which was carried out in 14 missions. Thus, on July 16, 1969, history was made when the successful Apollo 11 mission was broadcast on television and seen by about 650 million people in the world. The great feat was to take the three astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin on an expedition on the moon and have them return safely on July 20 of the same year. It was a great step forward for humanity and a great triumph for the US government in the context of the cold war against the Soviet Union. It seems that today people are divided between those who believe and those who do not believe that man came to the moon. Many say doubts about the veracity of t...

"Omm Seti" and her past life in Egypt 3,000 years ago. Dorothy Louis Eady was a woman born in London in 1904 with an incredible story, since she claimed to be a priestess of the temple of Abydos, Egypt, 3,000 years ago.  Dorothy lived like an ordinary child, until at the age of three she suffered a serious accident. One day the little girl fell from the stairs of her house, being immediately unconscious; so, her parents very worried, called a doctor who examined her thoroughly and declared her dead. Then, the doctor left the house to do the death certificate and prepare the body, leaving the little girl in her bedroom. However, an hour later, upon returning to Dorothy's home, he found the girl playing in her bed as if nothing had happened to her. She recounted that the doctor got upset with her, while her father got upset with the doctor because he thought he had lied to them and caused them a fright. But the interesting thing about the case is that. moments later, the gi...

  Ayurvedic Medicine: The science of the five millennia. Ayurveda in medicine has no exact date of origin, however, it is said that it may have begun to be used around the third millennium BC. It's concept links body, mind and spirit with nature and divinity; however it's methods are based on observation and experience. Therefore, posionnes or remedies, meditation, high concentration physical activities such as yoga and massage, are part of this traditional medicine. At first, due to its symbolism, Ayurveda was denoted as magical, however its treatments were made with ingredients from plants and natural elements.  This knowledge of the human body and its mental processes is linked to the myth that medicine was a gift provided by the divinities of Hinduism to humanty, in order to bring health, happiness and harmony. It was transmitted mainly orally, between wise masters and their disciples; so, the first Ayurvedic masters of which there are records are Brahman and Bharadvaja. L...

  Atlantis: A legendary city. Atlantis is a mythological and truly famous city; it has fed people’s imagination over the time that there are films, stories, books, theories, debates, and more. It is possible to say that most people in the world have heard of it, and for centuries, others have tried to find it. However, all this is due to the fascinating mystery of its disappearance, added to the clues of its location, described by Plato, it is come to think that Atlantis may have existed. For many centuries, since the dialogues of " Timaeus and Critias" (4th cent. BC) of the Greek philosopher Plato, "Atlantis", which means "the island of Atlas" has become popular and sought exhaustively. According to Plato, it was a very advanced, paradisiac, social, military and economically powerful city; moreover, it is related that it was much larger than Libya and Asia Minor together and was located west of "the Pillars of Hercules". Thus, this nation would ...