Ever wondered why dentures, made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin, sometimes feel like a breeding ground for germs? Well, it's all about the surface. These dentures are popular in prosthodontics because they're easy to mold and handle. However, they have a dark side— they can easily beco
Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
In the bustling streets of Nepal, hospitals, especially those at the tertiary level, face a silent battle. This battle is against bloodstream infections, or BSIs, which can cause sepsis and lead to serious illness or even death. Imagine these infections as tiny, invisible enemies that sneak into the
Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d
In the world of tough parasites, Teladorsagia circumcincta stands out. It is a real pain for sheep and goats in temperate climates all over the world. This nematode worm is notorious for developing resistance to drugs pretty quickly. To get a handle on its resistance, scientists recently created a h
Obesity is a big problem. It's a chronic disease that can lead to serious heart and metabolic issues. Doctors know that visceral fat, the kind that sits deep in your abdomen, is a major culprit. This type of fat is linked to bad cholesterol levels, which can cause heart disease. So, researchers want
The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition
These tiny particles, called extracellular vesicles, are everywhere. They are released by cells throughout the body. This can be normal, or it can happen during disease. Even more interesting, these tiny particles can send signals to other cells. They can help start, grow, and spread cancer. One ca
Imagine this: The guy who just left the White House is getting cut off from the daily intel briefings. That's exactly what happened when former President Donald Trump said he'd stop former President Joe Biden from getting these briefings. The move is seen as a tit-for-tat retaliation since Biden did
Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo
