Phobia have a genetic nature

Most people have a certain part of the genetic code has the same mutations that are responsible for the signs of all sorts of phobias, according to specialists from the Center for Medicine and Molecular Biology in Barcelona

Scientists conducted the study, during which traced the relationship between DNA sequence, which is mutated, and Fear experimental. Also managed to find that some people with mutated site there is absolutely no deviation. It is reported MedicInform.Net.

According to the research, scientists have concluded that genetically determined phobias exist. To date, only 23 decoded the gene mutation site of 60. After the final interpretation of all the genes will be clear the main reason leading to the emergence of phobias. Researchers are counting on the 10 years that will be needed for drug development based on the data obtained.

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Such a study conducted by clinic staff Paul Brousseau (France).

Bad habits impair memory and thinking - scientists

Unhealthy habits such as smoking, abstinence from alcohol, low physical activity and reduced consumption of fruits and vegetables significantly impair memory and ability to think

It turned out that those who have all of these bad habits, think three times worse, and twice as likely to suffer from impaired memory compared with those who have a number of these habits is minimal.

The study took place in three stages, when the subjects were 44, 56 and 61 years. Given the influence of age, sex, social or economic status, the researchers concluded that the most pronounced memory deteriorates in smokers. They are also more likely to suffer serious verbal disorders have poor mathematical thinking and lose the ability to reasoning.

Same problem persecute those who completely renounces the use of alcoholic drinks and eats enough fruits and vegetables, transmit Medizvestiya.

Those who drank at 1-14 drinks a week, and who daily eat more than two vegetable and fruit dishes, deteriorating mental activity almost does not happen, say French scientists

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