Brain cancer is tough to beat. Doctors use special tools to fight it. One tool is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It zaps cancer with precise radiation. But sometimes, the brain swells around the tumor. This swelling is called perilesional edema (PLE). Does PLE make the treatment less effective? R
Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c
Stuttering is complex. It doesn't happen the same way for everyone. In many languages, people who stutter often struggle more with words that start with consonants. But in Japanese, it's different. Many Japanese speakers who stutter find vowel-starting words harder to say. A recent study dug into t
Malaria is a big problem, especially in Africa. It's caused by a tiny creature called Plasmodium falciparum. This creature needs special proteins to grow and survive. One of these proteins is called PfPK5. If scientists can block PfPK5, they might be able to stop malaria. Some plants in Nigeria are
The idea of bringing back dinosaurs has always been a hot topic. The latest film in the Jurassic series shows a mutated dinosaur called D-Rex. This creature has human-like arms and a big head. It eats humans and shows that messing with dinosaur DNA is a bad idea. The movie suggests that even if we c
A high-profile trial is unfolding in a federal court in lower Manhattan. The star of the show? Sean Combs, a well-known figure in the hip-hop world. He's facing some serious charges: sex trafficking, transporting people for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. Combs says he's not guilty, and t
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has been around for a while, but the 60-day treatment is a newer approach. It's caused some confusion among doctors and patients. Some wonder if it's a trial, a permanent fix, or something else. The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) wants to clear th
Cerium oxide nanoparticles are making waves in the world of medicine. These tiny particles are special because they can switch between different states. This makes them super stable and easy to produce in large quantities. Making these nanoparticles is like a science experiment. Scientists use diff
Technology is always evolving, and now, there's a new player in the game: tellurene nanofilm transistors. These tiny powerhouses are designed to handle more than just the usual 0s and 1s. They can manage a third state, making them super useful for complex computing tasks. The secret lies in their u
Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci
