You know how some people are healthier than others? It's not just genetics or lifestyle choices – it's also about where they live, what they eat, and how much money they have. These are called social determinants of health (SDOH). To measure these factors, researchers and doctors use tools like PRAP
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky condition to spot early. The usual methods involve spinal fluid tests and brain scans, but they have their downsides. Lately, scientists are buzzing about a new idea: checking blood plasma. This could make early screening a lot easier. Advanced tools that scan protein
Imagine spending over two decades in prison without ever being charged with a crime. This is the reality for 11 Yemeni men who were recently released from the U. S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were among the last detainees held there since 2002, when the base became a detention site for
Ever thought about how those high-tech wrist gadgets can truly make a difference for your heart? Scientists have found a way to improve these devices by solving a major problem: the weak signals they send out. They've created a smart tool called SRECG. This tool cleans up those blurry signals, makin
Imagine you're a detective solving a mystery on Mars. You don't want to be limited to a few snapshots or vague descriptions, right? That's why scientists want to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for deeper analysis. Sure, rovers like Perseverance are doing an awesome job snapping photos and zap
Scientists are in for a shock – they've stumbled upon a new radioactive isotope, 127Xe, using their fancy tool, Xcounts. This gadget was actually designed to spot specific xenon isotopes floating around in the air. Over a couple of months, they snagged 119 air samples with their unique device, SAUNA
Imagine you're a detective working on a tough case. You need to find every bit of evidence to catch the bad guy. In sexual assault cases, one crucial piece is the perpetrator's DNA. Forensic experts use various methods to find this, but a new technique called LAMP is making waves. LAMP stands for L
Have you ever wondered how to quickly spot ethephon (ETH) in fruits? Scientists have created something amazing – a tiny nano-material called La@ZrMOF that glows blue! This special material increases its glow the more ETH it finds, and it can spot ETH in just 75 minutes. The best part? It's easy to u
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
Imagine biting into a seemingly fresh fruit salad only to realize it's contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are notorious for causing food poisoning. Scientists have come up with a clever new method to spot these invisible enemies in your food. They
