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The Dynamic Duo: How Cells and Tissues Team Up to Model Disease Growth

March 25, 2025

The world of disease modeling is buzzing with a fresh approach. Researchers are exploring how tiny cell actions and larger tissue movements work together. This isn't just about looking at one or the other. It's about seeing how they influence each other. This is called multiscale coupling. It's like

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Sugar-Powered Soap Bubbles: The Secret Life of Surfactants

March 25, 2025

Scientists have been playing with sugar and soap. They created two special soaps from sugar. These soaps are not like the ones you use in the bathroom. They are made from simple parts and joined together in a clever way. The scientists wanted to see what happens when these soaps mix with different l

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New Chemicals from Soil Bacteria

March 24, 2025

Scientists found interesting chemicals in soil bacteria. These chemicals have a special group called dichloromethyl. This group is new to a type of natural product called pyranones and furanones. The bacteria that make these chemicals live in the soil of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The plateau is hig

sports

A New Era for the Olympics? Challenges Await the First Female IOC President

March 22, 2025

The Olympic world is buzzing with change. Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has a full plate ahead. Her journey began with a historic win and a breakfast meeting with outgoing president Thomas Bach. Soon, she will call Lausanne, Switzerland, home and leave

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A Smart Way to Boost a Powerful Cleanup Tool

March 22, 2025

A special protein called Dha A is great at breaking down mustard gas. However, it has a big problem: it's not very stable. This makes it hard to use it widely. So, scientists came up with a clever idea. They wrapped Dha A in a special gel. This gel is made from poloxamer, a substance often used to c

health

Metabolic Syndrome and Bile Duct Cancer: What's the Link?

March 22, 2025

The liver is a vital organ. It has many jobs, including filtering blood and producing bile. Bile is important for digesting fats. The bile ducts are tiny tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. Sometimes, cancer can grow in these ducts. This is called cholangiocarcinoma. It can

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Unraveling the Mystery of Unusual Head and Neck Movements in Kids with Chiari Malformation

March 8, 2025

Chiari malformations, specifically types 1 and 1. 5, are conditions where the brain's structures are misaligned. These conditions are often associated with unusual head and neck movements in children. These movements are not very common. This study was conducted to get a better understanding of w

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Stretching the Limits: Wireless Sensors for Tendon and Ligament Repair

March 1, 2025

Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l

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Boosting Switchgrass Growth: The Power of Fungi and Biochar

February 27, 2025

Switchgrass is a tough plant. It can handle harsh conditions, like soil with too much salt and sodium. This makes it a great choice for places where other plants can't survive. But even switchgrass needs a helping hand sometimes. That's where Rhizophagus irregularis and biochar come in. Rhizoph

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Small Animals, Big Challenges: How Containment Affects PET Scans

February 22, 2025

PET scans are a big deal in medical research, especially when it comes to studying infectious diseases in small animals. These scans help scientists understand how diseases spread and how to treat them. But there's a catch: when dealing with nasty bugs like Staphylococcus aureus, researchers need to