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The Brain's Secret Code: How We Read Emotions in Movement

February 16, 2025

The human brain is incredibly skilled at understanding emotions from body movements. This is especially true during social interactions. However, scientists are still figuring out how different parts of the brain work together to make this happen. Imagine you're watching a friend wave goodb

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Levetiracetam and Skin Reactions: What We Know Now

February 16, 2025

Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to c

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Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Hidden Crisis

February 16, 2025

Violence is a major problem that affects the health and rights of young people. This piece looks at what we know about how common violence is, what puts young people at risk, and what can be done to stop it. It focuses on adolescents and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa. First, let's talk about t

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Brain's Decision-Making Map: A Journey Through the Mind

February 16, 2025

The brain's decision-making process is a complex dance involving many different areas. It's like a big, fancy party where everyone's invited. The guests include both the cortex, which is the outer layer of the brain, and the subcortical regions, which are deeper inside. These areas work together, bu

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Unveiling the Hidden Power of Photosystem II in Peas

February 16, 2025

Photosystem II (PSII) in peas has a surprising ability to speed up water oxidation. This is due to a high level of carbonic anhydrase activity. Scientists used a special fluorescent dye called pyranine to measure this activity. The results were astonishing. The activity was much higher than previous

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Can Mexico's Snack Tax Make a Difference?

February 16, 2025

Mexico has a tax on snacks that are high in calories but not very nutritious. This tax was introduced in 2014, and it targets foods with more than 275 calories per 100 grams. The aim was to encourage healthier eating habits and combat obesity, especially among children. The tax is currently set at 8

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Unraveling Propionic Acidemia: A Turkish Journey

February 16, 2025

Propionic acidemia (PA) is a genetic condition that affects multiple systems in the body. It's caused by a lack of an enzyme called propionyl-CoA carboxylase, which is made by the PCCA and PCCB genes. This condition is passed down from parents to their children in a specific way, known as autosomal

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The Mystery of the Sports Gene

February 16, 2025

The idea that genes could predict who will be the next big sports star has been a hot topic. The ACTN3 gene, with its specific variant called CT, has been under the microscope. The thought is that this variant might give someone an edge in speed or strength. But hold on, just because someone has th

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How Oregano's Smell Can Change How Much Salt Mice Eat

February 16, 2025

Did you know that the smell of oregano can change how much salt mice eat? Scientists wanted to see if the scent of oregano and a special part of it called carvacrol could affect how much salt mice prefer. They did this by giving mice a choice between plain water and salty water. When oregano or carv

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Space Rock 2024 YR4: What's the Deal?

February 15, 2025

Imagine a space rock, named 2024 YR4, cruising through the cosmos. Scientists have given it a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. That might sound alarming, but let's break it down. First off, this asteroid is not a "planet-killer. " It's much smaller than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 mi