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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden World of EBV: Unraveling the Virus's Dance

The Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is a sneaky little bug that has infected more than 90% of people worldwide. It's not just a one-trick pony; it can cause infectious mononucleosis and is linked to various cancers, fatigue, and even depression. So, it's a big deal. Scientists have been studyin

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

HLA Class I Epitopes: Deep Learning's New Role in Vaccine Development

Deep learning is making waves in the world of vaccine development. It's all about predicting how our immune system will react to foreign invaders. Scientists have been working on this for a while, but it's been a bit hit or miss. Enter MUNIS, a new deep learning model that's changing the game. T

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Power of a Single Gene Change in Stomach Cancer

The world of genetics is full of surprises, and stomach cancer is no exception. Researchers have found a specific gene change in the DNA of people with stomach cancer. This change is located in a gene called USP47, which is part of a family of genes that control how proteins are broken down in the b

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Math and Science Join Forces to Tackle COVID-19

COVID-19 has been a tough opponent for the world. It's not just about vaccines and medicines anymore. Researchers have come up with a new way to fight it. They've created a fancy model called SEI1I2I3QCR. This model is not your average math problem. It uses something called fractional-order delay di

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Feb 23 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Cells, Big Challenges: Mastering Microscopy for Low Biomass Samples

First, let's talk about the tiny world of cells. When scientists work with low-density, low-biomass material, they face a big challenge. The cells they study are often as scarce as the background contamination in their lab. This makes it super hard to get accurate cell counts. Imagine trying to spo

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Feb 23 2025SCIENCE

Chicken Trouble: The Salmonella Infantis Story

Imagine this: Six farms, all raising chickens, all in Britain. Suddenly, they are all facing a big problem. Salmonella Infantis, a nasty bacteria, has shown up and is causing trouble. This isn't just any bacteria; it's a tough one that can stick around for a long time and cause serious illness.

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Giardia in Wild Rodents: A Hidden Threat in Southern China

Imagine tiny, flagellated creatures lurking in the feces of wild rodents across southern China. These aren't your average critters; they're Giardia, a type of protozoan that can cause some serious health issues. Researchers decided to investigate how common these parasites are in wild rodents in Gua

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

The Zinc Journey: How Cows and Sheep Handle this Essential Mineral

Zinc is a crucial mineral for both cows and sheep. Scientists conducted three experiments to understand how these animals process zinc in their rumen, the first chamber of their stomach. The first two experiments involved steers, weighing around 736 kilograms. These steers were fed two different die

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

The Mystery of the Fever and Blood Clot Disease

Imagine a disease that causes a high fever and messes with your blood clots. This is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). It's a new infectious disease that's been popping up in Asia. Researchers have been digging through studies to understand it better. They found that SFTS

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Feb 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breathing Easy at Home: What's Really in the Air?

Indoor air quality is a big deal, but most studies focus on outdoor pollution. So, let's talk about what's happening inside our homes. A big study in Korea checked out the air in over 1, 000 homes from mid-2020 to late 2021. They looked at tiny particles called PM2. 5, a chemical called formaldehyde

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