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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Your Mouth: The Unseen Impact of Daily Choices

The mouth is a window into the body, reflecting choices made daily. Tiny molecules, known as microRNAs, act like switches, controlling genes. Two key players, miR-21 and miR-125a, are crucial in the battle against cancer. MiR-21 aids cancer growth, while miR-125a fights it. Scientists investigated

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Thyroid Cancer in Kazakhstan: A Decade of Change

Thyroid cancer has been a topic of concern in Kazakhstan, especially in the East Kazakhstan Region. This area is close to the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. The last ten years, from 2013 to 2023, have seen shifts in how often people get thyroid cancer and how many die from it. The Semipala

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

The Rise of Superbugs: A New Threat in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is facing a new challenge in the world of medicine. A dangerous type of bacteria, Escherichia coli, has been found to be resistant to a powerful group of antibiotics called carbapenems. This bacteria is part of a group known as ST167, which is considered high-risk. The speci

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Can AI Understand Seizures From Words Alone?

Epilepsy is a big deal, affecting millions worldwide. It's a neurological disorder that causes seizures. These seizures can be scary and confusing, not just for the person having them, but for those around them too. Doctors often use tests like EEGs to figure out what's going on. But what if there

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Bacteria and Sunlight: An Unlikely Friendship

Ever wondered how bacteria on your skin might be helping you? Let's dive into the fascinating world of Staphylococcus epidermidis, a common bacteria found on human skin. This bacteria has a special trick up its sleeve: it can generate electricity. But what does that mean for your skin? Well, it

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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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