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Nicotine Patch Use: What's Holding African Americans Back?

November 23, 2024

African Americans face a significant health burden from smoking. Nicotine patches can be a game changer, but many smokers struggle to stick with them. A recent study dug into the real-life factors that make African American smokers more likely to ditch their patches. They looked at slips-ups, motiva

health

Brain Stimulation and Muscle Tiredness: How They Interact

November 22, 2024

Ever wondered how your brain affects your body's performance during exercise? Scientists have been looking into a technique called theta-burst stimulation (TBS). This method sends quick electrical pulses to the brain's primary motor cortex, which controls movement. The question is, how does TBS infl

technology

Designing Medications with AI: Meet Chemistry42

November 22, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists come up with new medicines? Enter Chemistry42, a smart software platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to design new molecules with specific properties. This isn't your average software; it's part of a bigger drug discovery toolkit called Pharma. ai by Insilico

science

Salt's Impact on Rice Starch-Curdlan Gel: 3D Printing and Swallowing

November 22, 2024

Let's dive into an interesting study that checked how adding different amounts of salt (ranging from 0 to 12. 5 parts per thousand) affects the structure, characteristics, and 3D-printing performance of a mix called rice starch-curdlan composite gel. This mix is like a type of jelly made from starch

health

The Role of PIM-1 in Gliomas: A New Look

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered how certain proteins might influence brain tumors? Scientists have been investigating a protein called PIM-1 and its role in gliomas. Gliomas are tumors that start in the brain or spine. This study was all about figuring out if PIM-1 has anything to do with how these tumors behave and

business

Microsoft's Cloud Business Under Scrutiny: FTC Listens to Complaints

November 19, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started gathering information about Microsoft's cloud business practices, following numerous complaints. Microsoft has been accused of using unfair tactics to keep customers tied to its Azure platform. Some of these tactics include making Office 365 products in

celebrities

A Danish Dream: Victoria Kjær Theilvig Becomes the First Miss Universe from Denmark

November 18, 2024

Meet Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark. She's just made history as the first Danish contestant to win Miss Universe. The 73rd edition of the competition took place in Mexico City, where 131 contestants gathered to represent their countries. This year, new faces joined, including representatives fr

entertainment

A Danish Dancer Wins Miss Universe 2024

November 17, 2024

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and aspiring lawyer from Denmark, has become the first Dane to win Miss Universe. She beat over 120 contestants at the annual beauty pageant held in Mexico City on Saturday. The evening was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo

health

Light vs. Poke: Which Speeds Up Tooth Movement Better?

November 16, 2024

Let's talk about moving teeth quicker! Scientists are exploring two methods: Corticopuncture (CP) and Photobiomodulation (PBM). They even tried combining them to see which works best. They looked at genes like VEGF, PRX1, GLUT1, and COL1 and how fast teeth moved on different days (1, 3, 7, and 14). ...

science

Using Cameras to Pick the Best Salt-Loving Plants

November 16, 2024

Imagine you're a farmer trying to grow special salt-tolerant plants called Salicornia europaea L. These plants can handle a lot of salt, making them perfect for places where other crops wouldn't grow. The tricky part is figuring out which plants are the toughest, so you can breed more of them. Inst