Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.
Here is the latest buzz among physical therapists (PTs) in Turkey. It's a whirlwind of opinions -- fixing up folks with ACL repairs. Most PTs (62. 3%) like to step in before the surgery, setting the stage for success. What happens post-ACL fix? Today, a big chunk (34. 8%)
Imagine a world where bacteria are your friends at the table. In the game of metabolism and gut health, these friendly bacteria are the secret agents. Probiotics produce metabiotics that are like little superheroes. Just like Trans-Vaccenic Acid (TVA), Indole-3-Lactic Acid (ILA), thiamine (vitamin B
Hidden skin disease HS is more than just a skin issue. It has a strong impact on the life of the patients. The main problem is, doctors aren"t always familiar with it. This causes delays on patients getting the help they need. This new study hopes to change that. The study is called HELyx, happe
Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by
In 2019, the high stakes world of esophageal surgery in Belgium took a bold step toward consistency. The importance of this type of surgery was clear to everyone in the field which dealt with the management and successful carrying out of the operation. What changed when these centers of surgical exc
In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c
Focus on the tough topic of breast cancer. This time scientists are examining the specific challenge faced by individuals with HER2-positive breast cancer. The good thing is that HER2-targeted therapy has been effective in improving patient outcomes. This therapy works by targeting a protei
Imagine this. Imagine handing over some of the government's most sensitive information, like the key to a vault filled with secrets, to a guy who runs a tech company. This is what allegedly happened with the Trump administration. They gave some of Elon Musk's young employees permission to a
Elon Musk's team of tech whizzes has been given the green light to scrutinize the Pentagon, which is months away from receiving a proposed budget of $850bn. This move comes after Musk's group, known for its no-holds-barred approach, has already made waves by accessing sensitive information. This inc
