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How FH Deficiency Builds Tumor Vulnerabilities

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't

entertainment

Jessica Knight's New Friend and Parker's Old Enemy

November 26, 2024

This week on NCIS, Jessica Knight made an unexpected friend while solving a case that dug up a long-lost past. Let's break down what happened. The episode started with a robbery at the penthouse of Freddy and Melinda Radmore. At first, it seemed like Freddy was the target because of his government

science

The Power of Belief: How We Shape Our Reality

November 26, 2024

Lately, people have been questioning scientific facts, especially when it comes to COVID, climate change, and conspiracy theories. This raises important questions: What is knowledge? How do we know what we believe? Social epistemology, which studies how we know and believe things, helps us understan

health

Biden's Health Plan: A New Fight Over Weight-Loss Drugs

November 26, 2024

In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier B

science

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

November 26, 2024

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

health

Epilepsy and Heart Rhythms: The Link Explained

November 26, 2024

Epilepsy, a significant cause of disability and early death globally, can be tricky to diagnose. Doctors need detailed patient histories and specific tests to tell apart epilepsy from fainting spells. A big part of this diagnosis is using an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain activity.

health

Tracking Viruses in Sewage: A Two-Year Study in India

November 25, 2024

Imagine if we could predict outbreaks of flu and COVID-19 just by looking at what's in our sewage. That's exactly what scientists did in Pune, India. They spent two years, from January 2022 to December 2023, collecting sewage samples from 11 different areas. They used a special technique called reve

health

Hippocampal Health: A Fresh Look at First Episode Psychosis

November 24, 2024

Scientists have long known that problems in the hippocampus, a key part of the brain, are connected to psychosis. It's been noticed that people with psychosis tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes. Some think this shrinkage could be caused by too much glutamate, a chemical that helps brain cells

health

Brain Inflammation and DNA Changes: A Closer Look at Alzheimer's

November 23, 2024

Alzheimer's disease messes with your memory and makes you confused. It happens when stuff called amyloid beta plaques and tangles pile up in your brain, blocking its normal work. There's no cure yet, and as people live longer, more folks will get it. Why does this happen? Lots of reasons, like infla

finance

Understanding the Wild Ride of Pig Prices in China

November 23, 2024

Have you ever wondered why the price of pigs in China swings like a pendulum? It’s a complex dance of many factors that leave pig farmers and consumers guessing. Let’s break it down! First off, the price of live pigs in China has been on a rollercoaster ride for years. This isn’t just a little blip