Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been gaining attention in modern healthcare. One big concern is how power dynamics can lead to sexual abuse. A major issue in Western therapy is who has control and who doesn't. This situation can be harmful if not handled ethically. Let's dive into why this is happe
You know those painful knee issues many people deal with as they age? It turns out, there’s a surprising connection to how our cells manage energy. Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO helps control a process in our cells called autophagy. Autophagy keeps cells healthy by recycling old pa
Monday was a rough day for tech stocks, with big names like Nvidia, Palantir, and Rigetti Computing seeing significant drops. Nvidia fell by nearly 4%, Palantir by 3. 5%, and Rigetti Computing plummeted by 10%. Even last year's Nasdaq winner, AppLovin, wasn't spared, with a 3% loss. This sell-off ha
Imagine a tiny, smart nanoparticle that can carry both light-activated and regular cancer drugs. This is exactly what scientists have been exploring. They combined a liposome, a type of tiny fat particle, with a red blood cell membrane to create a unique nanocarrier. This nanoparticle can hold two p
If you're planning to be out on Sunday night, grab an umbrella because it's going to be a soggy one. Rain will cover most of the evening, but don't worry, it won't be that heavy. Temperatures will stay around the upper-40s to near 50°F. As for Monday, a few sprinkles might greet you in the morning,
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, took a nosedive below $92, 000. This slide happens just days before Donald Trump's upcoming presidency. The coin had surged to a record high of over $106, 000 last month, buoyed by hopes of the Fed's final 2024 interest rate cut and Trump's influence on markets.
Scientists are testing an innovative way to regenerate fat tissue using a biodegradable implant and stem cells. The implant, made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh and a collagen sponge (CS), is seeded with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) known for their impressive ability to multiply and transfor
Imagine this: using psychedelic substances to ease the journey at the end of life. That's what some people are exploring. This isn't about getting high or escaping reality. Instead, it's about finding comfort and peace when facing the ultimate challenge. Picture this: a person with a terminal illnes
Rivers around the world face big problems like pollution and damming. These issues threaten the lives of both people and animals that depend on rivers. To fix these problems, we need to work together in special places called River Co-Learning Arenas (RCAs). RCAs are like classrooms where different p
Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on the beloved soap opera "General Hospital, " passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday morning. Her longtime friend and show executive producer, Frank Valentini, shared the news. "It's a heavy blow, " he said. "Leslie was like a beloved matriarch to al
