Diabetes is notorious for causing trouble in the blood vessels, and the root of this problem is damage to the endothelial cells that line these vessels. Scientists have been curious about a substance called apelin, which seems to have a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels. The big questio
Ever wondered what keeps our blood flowing smoothly? Let the vascular endothelial cells guide the way. These are natural bodyguards. They are flat cells. They line the insides of our blood vessels, providing a first line defense and crucial functions like maintaining blood pressure, keeping blood f
To fully understand the mystery of Buruli ulcer disease, let's take a closer look at Mycobacterium ulcerans and its notorious toxin, mycolactone. Experts have long believed that the gruesome skin damage caused by this infection was due to mycolactone's direct toxic effects. This assumption
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition where the blood pressure in the lungs is too high. This puts a lot of strain on the heart and can lead to heart failure and even death. A protein called FTO, which is linked to obesity and metabolism, may play a part in PAH, but its role i
Strongyle worms are a big problem for farms. They cause huge losses, and current medicines like Ivermectin aren't working as well as they used to. Scientists are trying something new by creating tiny dots of carbon called Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) and adding copper to some for extra power, making t
Winter has hit Northeast Ohio hard, turning roads into slippery obstacles. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working tirelessly, with crews on 12-hour shifts, to clear the ice and snow. Even so, keeping up with the heavy snowfall is tough. ODOT's Amanda McFarland explained that despit
Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly
Imagine if cancer treatments could be more like a guided missile, hitting only the bad guys while leaving healthy cells unharmed. That's the idea behind antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are revolutionizing the way we fight certain cancers, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). An A
You might have heard that some highways in Colorado were closed recently due to snow. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) made the call to shut down parts of I-70 and CO-86 because driving conditions were too dangerous. The closures started in Aurora, where I-70 meets E-470, and extende
Have you ever wondered how tiny particles can protect us from electronic interference? Titanium disulfide quantum dots, or TiS₂QDs, are tiny but mighty. These dots have unique electronic and optical properties, making them super interesting for research. But how effective are they as shields against
