Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition. It happens when blood vessels in the placenta don't work right. This can lead to high blood pressure and other problems. Scientists think a protein called Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) might be involved. THBS1 is a big molecule in the body. It usually helps
NARFL is a small protein that plays a big role in keeping blood vessels healthy. It's part of a group that helps build other proteins. Without it, things go wrong, and blood vessels can't work right. This can lead to serious problems, even in babies still growing in the womb. In fish and mice, when
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to make tiny carbon dots that can do double duty. These dots, made from a simple ingredient called sorbic acid, can both sense things and light up brightly. This is a big deal because usually, materials can only do one or the other. These special dots can dete
Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie's marriage was short but intense. They tied the knot in 2000 and split in 2003. Their relationship was anything but ordinary. They even wore lockets with drops of each other's blood. Thornton recently talked about this unusual romance. He said it was a "pretty w
Gal Gadot, the famous actor known for her role in "Wonder Woman, " has been given a big award called the Genesis Prize. This prize is for people who have done great things and support Jewish values. Gadot has been a strong supporter of Israel, especially during the hard times of the war with Hamas.
Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma, or EHE, is a very rare type of cancer. It belongs to a group called sarcomas. What makes EHE unique is the gene changes it has: WWTR1-CAMTA1 or YAP1-TFE3 fusions. These changes can make the cancer behave in different ways. Sometimes it grows very slowly. Other time
Gal Gadot, the famous Israeli actor, just won a big award called the Genesis Prize. This prize is given to people who do great things and support Jewish values. Gadot is known for her strong support of Israel, especially during the tough times of the war with Hamas. The war started in October 2023
Small blood vessel replacements made from a material called ePTFE are widely used in hospitals. However, these grafts often fail because they don't heal well inside the body. The surface of ePTFE is very water-repellent, which makes it hard for the body to grow a protective layer of cells on it. Sc
David Steinberg was more than just a manager; he was a force of nature. For nearly five decades, he guided the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy, including Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Steinberg's journey from public relations to comedy management was any
Fetal surgery has shown promise in treating severe cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where organs push through an opening in the diaphragm. The TOTAL Trial proved that prenatal treatment for isolated, severe left-sided CDH is effective and safe. This success has sparked
