Ever wondered how fluctuations in blood sugar might affect your kidneys after heart surgery? Researchers recently took a close look at this topic by studying a large group of patients. They explored different ways to track how much blood sugar levels bounce up and down post-surgery. Their focus was
Exxon Mobil is betting big on lowering emissions, and analysts at UBS think this could pay off handsomely by the end of the decade. The company is putting $20 billion into various green projects, like carbon capture, biofuels, and hydrogen. UBS sees these initiatives as a key growth driver for the l
Imagine tiny, beneficial microbes in our bodies, known as Bifidobacteriaceae. Scientists recently dove into a huge pile of human gut data to figure out how these microbes differ between people. They looked at over 9, 500 human gut samples and compared them with 1, 192 microbe genomes from various so
Have you ever thought about how technology can affect older adults' minds? In China, researchers are looking into this question, focusing on what's known as the "digital divide. " This divide happens when some people have easy access to computers and the internet, while others don't. It turns out th
China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook
Cannabis is becoming more accepted, and for good reason. It's not just about the high; it's about the complex chemistry inside us all called the endocannabinoid system. This system has its own cannabis-like molecules, called endocannabinoids. Two key players are anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol
Creating lifelike tissue structures for medical purposes is a big challenge. Scientists are trying out new methods like using self-healing fluids to help in this process. One interesting way is using gellan gum to form little gel balls, called granular gels. These are made by stirring during gel for
Designing proteins that are both stable and effective can be a real challenge for scientists. But what if AI could step in and simplify this task? Introducing PRIME, an AI model that harnesses temperature to predict optimal protein modifications. During testing with a variety of proteins, PRIME out
Medical devices that come into contact with body fluids often face a problem called biofouling. This is when bacteria and other substances stick to the device, forming a layer that can cause issues like blood clots and infections. Traditional ways to stop this, like using certain polymers or coating
Hey there! If you're a fan of raw milk, listen up. Health officials in LA County are raising the alarm about some raw milk from Raw Farm Milk, LLC that might be carrying the bird flu virus. This isn't some ordinary milk, it's the cream top whole milk sold in half and quarter gallons with a certain l
