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Early Thursday morning, stock futures took a dip, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping by over 150 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also saw declines of 0. 3% each. This comes after the markets were closed for Christmas Day and followed a week of gains. The S&P 500 had ri

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Checking Meat's Halal Status Quickly

Have you ever wondered if the meat you're eating is truly halal? A recent study tackled this issue by exploring a quick method to check for pork adulteration. This is important because some people, like Muslims and Jews, can't eat pork. Sometimes, cheaper pork gets mixed with pricier meats like beef

New Hope for Young Adults with Glioma: The Introduction of VoraSidenib

Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant gliomas frequently strike young adults, causing severe brain tumors that disrupt their lives. These tumors are notorious for hindering cognitive abilities and, sadly, often lead to death. Current treatments, though life-prolonging, have serious side effects, dam

Space Holiday Cheer from the ISS: Astronauts Share a Cosmic Christmas

Astronauts on the International Space Station, 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Earth, sent holiday cheer to those below with a festive video message. Commander Sunita "Suni" Williams, sporting reindeer antlers, joined NASA astronaut colleagues Barry "Butch" Wilmore, Don Pettit, and Nick Hague, plus

The Challenge of Fit: A New Approach to Prosthetic Sockets

Imagine trying to walk with a prosthetic leg that doesn't fit quite right. It's not just uncomfortable; it can cause real problems, like skin irritation and poor mobility. The main issue? The size of the residual limb (the part of the leg left after amputation) can change over time, leading to a mis

Exploring NLR Genes: The Secret Weapons of a Threatened Crop

Imagine a low-profile, yet crucial, crop called Dioscorea alata. This plant is under attack by a nasty disease called anthracnose, caused by a tiny critter named Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The problem? D. alata is having trouble fighting back, and identifying the right genes to help it do so is

Unlocking Palm Kernel Meal's Potential: A New Bacteria and Its Enzyme

Palm kernel meal (PKM) is tough for non-ruminant animals to digest due to its high fibre content, mostly mannan. A new way to tackle this problem is by using bacteria to break down these fibres. Scientists found a powerful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis F6 that can effectively degrade mannan. In

Quick and Easy HFMD Tests: Current Methods and Future Possibilities

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a global health concern, and fast diagnosis is key to controlling outbreaks. One way to achieve this is through isothermal nucleic acid amplification techniques (INAATs). These methods are efficient and quick, making them ideal for point-of-care testing (POCT)

Curcumin: A Natural Fighter Against Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, often known as the "wear and tear" disease, is a common joint problem among the elderly. It's like a fire burning inside the joints, causing inflammation and pain. To tackle this, scientists are looking into natural anti-inflammatory compounds, and one that's gaining attention is cur

Moving Forward with Space: Senate Bill for NASA’s Future