Temperature plays a significant role in how our genes function. This is especially true for a specific spot in the PDGFRβ gene, where four different changes have been found. These changes, known as p. Asn666Lys, p. Asn666Tyr, p. Asn666Ser, and p. Asn666His, lead to a variety of health issues. These
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Soviet Union was a place of fear and suspicion. The Cold War was heating up, and tensions were high. It was during this time that a strange and sinister event unfolded. A group of doctors, mostly Jewish, were accused of plotting to harm Soviet leaders. The acc
The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i
The use of helpful bacteria, known as plant growth-promoting bacteria, is a well-known method to boost crop growth and soil health. However, the exact ways these bacteria work their magic on soil quality and crop productivity are not fully understood. A recent investigation looked into how a special
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
A 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. This decision sparked worries about how it might affect problem gambling. A recent study dug into whether the legal status of sports betting influences the severity of gambling problems. The study looked at data from
The shift towards electric vehicles is gaining momentum. This change highlights the need to understand non-tailpipe emissions, like those from brake wear. It is important to look at nitrous acid (HONO), nitryl chloride (ClNO2), and dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5). These are significant contributors to
Sony is facing a big choice. Should it split off its chip-making business? This business, known as Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS), could become its own company. This move might happen as soon as this year, according to reports. Sony might keep a small part of SSS after the split. The value of t
Virtual reality (VR) has shown great promise in the medical field, especially in rehabilitation. It allows patients to move around in virtual worlds, get instant feedback, and improve their physical abilities and overall well-being. Plus, it lets patients exercise on their own, which is a big plus.
The Google Play Store has seen a massive drop in the number of apps it hosts. From the beginning of 2024, the number of apps available for Android users worldwide fell from about 3. 4 million to around 1. 8 million. That is a significant decrease of about 47%. This change is not a global trend. Appl
