The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) has been a hot topic in medical research. Since 1878, when meralgia paresthetica was first identified, scientists have been digging deep into the nerve's peculiarities. Over 200 studies have been published, highlighting the nerve's importance across various
Plasma, the liquid part of your blood, can reveal a lot about what's happening in your brain. Scientists are finding out how certain molecules in plasma can act as signs of brain changes over time. This is big news for people with neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's, and cerebrovascular dis
Silver selenide quantum dots, or Ag2Se QDs, are tiny particles with amazing optical properties. They're great for imaging tumors, but their small size lets them sneak past the brain's protective barrier. This raises concerns about potential harm to the central nervous system. To tackle this issue, s
In the world of coal mining, keeping miners safe from harmful dust is a big deal. One of the challenges is figuring out how much silica is in the air. Special devices called continuous personal dust monitors (CPDM) are used to collect dust samples from miners' breathing zones. However, the way th
Batteries are getting a makeover. Scientists are diving deep into the world of polymer electrolytes (PEs) to boost the performance of solid-state batteries. These PEs are like the superhighways for ions, the tiny charged particles that make batteries work. The big question is, how do these highways
Workers around the world face a serious challenge: heat stress. As our planet warms up, this problem is only getting worse. Traditional ways of managing heat stress, like setting work and rest times, don't work for everyone. Some people might be held back from doing their best, while others could be
Wheat is a staple food crop. It is grown in many places around the world. It is a big deal. Climate change is making it harder to grow wheat. The weather is getting hotter and drier. This is a big problem for farmers. They need wheat that can handle these tough conditions. Researchers in Cana
In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the
Epistemic curiosity is a fancy term for our desire to know things. In today's world, information is everywhere, and it's easy to get. But how does our curiosity work in this information overload? Researchers have come up with a new idea. They say our curiosity is driven by two things: interest and u
Bacteria called Corynebacterium glutamicum have a hard time growing when they are around the amino acid cysteine. This is a problem because cysteine is used in lots of things like food, cosmetics, and medicines. Scientists wanted to figure out why this happens. They used a method called adaptive lab
