People have always been curious and creative. Long ago, during the ice age, folks in Europe were quite the travelers. They moved around a lot, even carrying tools from far-off places, like souvenirs. These tools, found in Spain, traveled almost 800 kilometers, which is a big deal for that time. It s
Obesity is not just about looking a certain way. It's a complex condition that messes with your body in ways you might not expect. One of the biggest problems it causes is something called inflammation. This is not the kind of inflammation you get when you have an infection. It's a sneaky, low-level
Learning about the tiny world in our mouths and how our bodies fight off invaders can be tricky. But what if there was a game to make it easier? Enter the dual-role duel card game. This isn't just any game; it's designed to help students grasp complex ideas in oral microbiology and immunology. The g
In 1976, scientists were amazed by atoms that could become as large as bacteria. These weren't heavy atoms but light ones in a high-energy state. Normally, atoms are tiny, but when excited, they could grow to a size of 10^-5 centimeters. This was a big deal because it showed how much we still had to
Brain tumors are scary. They are hard to treat. One type, called IDH-wildtype grade diffuse glioma, is very aggressive. Doctors usually treat it with a drug called temozolomide (TMZ). But often, the tumor fights back. It becomes resistant to TMZ. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. Th
Bacteria are getting a high-tech makeover. Scientists are finding new ways to tweak their DNA with precision. This isn't just about changing a few genes. It's about completely redesigning these tiny organisms to do new things. For a long time, scientists have relied on a process called homologous r
ALKBH5, a protein that removes a specific chemical tag from RNA, is known to make head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) more aggressive. But how exactly it does this has been a mystery. Now, researchers have uncovered a new pathway involving ALKBH5, a long non-coding RNA called NEAT1, and tw
In the world of cancer research, scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. One recent study focused on a protein called PCGF1. This protein is part of a larger group of proteins known as Polycomb Group proteins. These proteins play a big role
Epilepsy is not just random; it follows patterns. This is where chronobiology comes in. It's the study of how our bodies keep time, and it's helping us understand why seizures happen when they do. Seizures don't just happen out of the blue. They follow cycles. This is a big deal because it means we
Sharks are a real concern for swimmers along California's coast. After a shark attack near Lovers Point in 2022, the Kelp Krawlers swim club started using shark deterrents. These devices are supposed to keep sharks away. But do they really work? Erica Fox, a member of the Kelp Krawlers, was found d
