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Discovering New Targets: How Mice Fight Intestinal Fungus

January 13, 2025

Ever wonder how the body fights off the fungus Candida albicans in the gut? This fungus can cause problems if it turns invasive, but our bodies have a way to keep it in check. Researchers used a special technique called immunoproteomics to find out what exactly our immune system targets in the fungu

health

Regrowing Fat: A New Approach with Stem Cells and Biodegradable Implants

January 13, 2025

Scientists are testing an innovative way to regenerate fat tissue using a biodegradable implant and stem cells. The implant, made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh and a collagen sponge (CS), is seeded with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) known for their impressive ability to multiply and transfor

environment

Don't Just Recycle: Push for Policy Change

January 13, 2025

You might think that recycling more or going vegan can save the planet, but the truth is, it's not that simple. Individual actions like these have a tiny impact compared to big systemic changes. For instance, even if everyone in the U. S. went vegan, it would only cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.

entertainment

Celebs Pitch In: Fighting Fires, Helping Communities

January 13, 2025

The recent wildfires in California have been devastating. Thousands of homes are gone, and sadly, 24 lives have been lost. It's not just the local communities that are affected—the entertainment world is feeling the heat too. Several projects and events, like the Producers Guild nominations and Megh

sports

Tiger Woods Returns to PGA Tour 2K25 Cover, Fans Go Wild

January 13, 2025

You won't believe it, but Tiger Woods is back on the cover of PGA Tour 2K25! This golf legend has been the face of the sport for ages, starting from his pro days. Before him, golf was big thanks to players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player, but Tiger took it to new heights. So, when

environment

Rivers as Classrooms: Learning Together to Protect Waterways

January 13, 2025

Rivers around the world face big problems like pollution and damming. These issues threaten the lives of both people and animals that depend on rivers. To fix these problems, we need to work together in special places called River Co-Learning Arenas (RCAs). RCAs are like classrooms where different p

health

Tech Giants and Medical Research: Navigating the Power of Apple's ResearchKit

January 13, 2025

In recent years, massive tech corporations have been sparking innovation in the world of medical research with new initiatives. One standout example is Apple's ResearchKit, launched in 2015. This tool lets medical researchers build apps on the iPhone that gather various types of data for research. B

politics

How Undocumented Workers Fund Social Security

January 13, 2025

You won't believe who's helping to keep Social Security running: undocumented immigrants. In 2022 alone, they contributed a whopping $25. 7 billion in taxes to the program, according to a study by a tax research group. The kicker? They can't collect benefits without legal status, so their money supp

health

Physical Activity for Breast Cancer Survivors: Making it Work

January 13, 2025

Surviving cancer is tough, and staying active can help. But breast cancer survivors often face hurdles getting enough physical activity. Many existing programs fail to provide complete solutions. What if we could make it easy and appealing? That's where the PAC-WOMAN trial comes in. It's a study wit

environment

LA Wildfires: Burning Schools and Outdoor Classrooms

January 13, 2025

As wildfires rage around Los Angeles, families and educators are mourning the loss of beloved outdoor learning spaces and the impact on students. Irina Contreras, a program manager, saw her daughter's outdoor education sanctuary go up in flames. The fires have hit various educational settings hard,