Skin cancer is a big deal. It's the second most common type of skin cancer. It's called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or CSCC for short. It's not usually life-threatening, but it can cause serious problems. The tumor's nature varies a lot from person to person. This makes treatment tricky. To un
The world of bacteria is full of surprises. Take avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), for example. These bacteria have clever ways to make birds sick. One of their tricks involves a protein called hemolysin co-regulatory protein (Hcp). This protein is part of a system that helps bacteria attack
The fall armyworm, a notorious pest, owes part of its success to tiny helpers living in its gut. These gut bacteria play a big role in how well the fall armyworm reproduces and spreads. They do this by tweaking important hormones in the insect's body. This is not just about reproduction, though. The
MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a tough bacteria that causes nasty wounds. These wounds are hard to treat and can be a big problem worldwide. Scientists have been looking for new ways to fight these infections and help wounds heal faster. One promising method is using nanozy
In the quest to explore space, scientists have found something unexpected in NASA's clean rooms. These clean rooms are meant to be super sterile. They are designed to stop any tiny life forms from sneaking into space. But, some tough little creatures, called extremophiles,
George Wendt, a name that resonates with many, was more than just an actor. He was a true-blue Chicago sports enthusiast, much like the character he played on "Saturday Night Live, " Bob Swerski. Wendt's portrayal of Swerski, a die-hard Chicago sports fan, became iconic. This character loved beer, s
The way bacteria spread has changed a lot over time. Some bacteria have moved from ticks to lice. This switch often makes the bacteria more dangerous. Why and when this happened is a mystery. This is a story about one such bacteria, Borrelia recurrentis. A team of researchers dug up some ol
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always been about teamwork and action, so it came as a surprise that their tactical game, Tactical Takedown, works so well. This game takes the simple, pick-up-and-play fun of classic Turtles games and turns it into a turn-based strategy experience. It's not per
The way our bodies react to tuberculosis (TB) can be very different from one person to another. This is because our genes play a big role in how we fight off infections. A recent study dug deep into this mystery. Researchers looked at how immune cells in our blood react to the TB bacteria. They focu
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are complex conditions. They affect many people. Yet, there is a gap in understanding how these conditions are treated in real-world settings. This is especially true for biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic
