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A journal Nature-published research paper has unveiled that people born from diverse genetic backgrounds have some of the best human qualities. The researchers have come to know that intelligence and height was more in those coming from different backgrounds.

The researchers studied 350,000 people and found that those who were from diverse genetic backgrounds were taller, smarter and also, had many other skills. The researchers have also assessed around 150 studies in which they looked at different factors.

A novel research has found that mice that are exposed to cat urine are less likely to escape from cats. The researchers affirmed that the mice that get exposed early in life do not avoid the same odor. In fact, they do not escape from cats.

Study researchers have found the molecule in the urine that led mice to feel positive reinforcement. The molecule is known as L-Felinine and due to its presence mice do not escape the cats.

Study’s co-author Vera Voznessenskaya said, “Early exposure to cat odor changes behavioral reactions to, but not physiological (hormonal) responses in the mice, which remain elevated. In fact, mice that had experienced the odor showed stress response (elevated corticosterone) to cat odors the same way as controls”.

According to reports, a Nebraska girl is being remembered as a brave child following her death as she helped save two other children’s lives before losing her life. Olivia, 3, from North Platte was suffering from a terminal disease and this year, her health started getting worse while she was on a Disney cruise.

In the meantime, two other children were in need or organs and Olivia’s organs helped save those lives after she passes away. According to Olivia's mother, "She is an amazing little girl and we will miss her so terrible, but I know that, I have renewed faith. How could I not move forward knowing what a miracle she was to these pleading praying families".

According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, approximately 250 children at a Texas detention center were given adult dosages of the hepatitis A vaccine. It has been reported by the Los Angeles Times that there are no reports regarding adverse side effects.

As per reports, healthcare professionals at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley are monitoring the children. According to ICE, "Parents at the facility were advised and counseled by medical professionals about potential side effects, with services made available in multiple languages".

Important facts regarding the poisonous ivy plant have been revealed by a US dermatologist. The findings could help tackle the skin problem breakouts in a proper way and they also add to outdoor safety this summer.

He came up with the facts in view of the different reports and alarming rumors, according to which, the plant could have a great impact and lead to higher rates of itchy rashes. According to a professor at Pennsylvania State University at Hershey, Dr.David Adams, during the past 15 years, sternness of poison ivy and several cases associated with it have led to some change.

He said a substance called urushiol oil, which is present within the plant's stem, leaves and roots leads to the rashes.

In the wake of Listeria found in a sample of chicken freeze-dried patties, several products for dogs and cats are being voluntarily recalled by pet food maker Stella & Chewy's. A full list of recalled dinners and treats has been made available by the company on its website.

“The health and safety of our customers and their pets is always of the utmost importance to us. We are accountable for everything we make and highly committed to the quality and integrity of our products. We are working with the FDA to further investigate and quickly address the situation”, said Stella & Chewy's.