Scientists dug into the world of proteins and made a surprising find. A protein called ClpB, which lives in salty environments, was thought to team up with five others to form a hexamer. But using a method called the Ferguson plot, scientists discovered something unexpected. ClpB was much larger tha
The Cleveland Browns are looking for a new offensive coordinator (OC) after a tough season and firing Ken Dorsey and Andy Dickerson. Coach Kevin Stefanski might take over the offense, but the OC job is still crucial. Here are six possible candidates: Alex Van Pelt: He's known well by Stefanski and
Welcome to the Stockholm Early Detection of Cancer Study, commonly known as STEADY-CAN. This unique project focuses on understanding how to spot cancer early in a large group of people from Stockholm County, Sweden. By gathering real-life medical data from both hospital and clinic visits, researcher
The West Antarctic Peninsula is warming quickly, which is causing glaciers to melt and the fast-ice to disappear earlier. This study looked at how this warming affects the underwater conditions in Potter Cove, an Antarctic fjord. Over 30 years, scientists tracked air temperatures and found that warm
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol
Hey there, Oklahoma! It's getting chilly out there, so you'll want to grab your coat, scarf, and gloves. Let's talk weather! First off, you can get real-time updates on the weather, road conditions, power outages, and school closings. Isn't technology amazing? So, how are the roads looking? The Ok
When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), it's not just one part of your knee that suffers. Often, other structures in your knee get hurt too. These are called secondary stabiliser injuries. Some common ones are medial meniscus ramp lesions (MMRLs), lateral meniscus posterior root tears (
When athletes come back from ankle surgery, they need to do certain tests to see if they're ready to play sports again. One important test is the drop vertical jump (DVJ). Scientists wanted to know if adding mental tasks while doing this jump could help find athletes at risk of hurting their ankle a
Ever wondered what makes some athletes better than others? It might have a lot to do with their vastus lateralis muscle. This muscle, part of your quadriceps, can tell a lot about your sports performance. A recent study looked into how the architecture, quality, and stiffness of this muscle affect a
A massive winter storm rolled into the Midwest on Saturday, packing a strong punch of wind and heavy snow. This powerful weather event closed down Kansas City's airport in Missouri and a long stretch of Interstate 70 in Kansas. The storm caused enough turmoil that Kansas’s Governor Laura Kelly had t
