Ever heard of Providencia stuartii? It's a type of bacteria that's becoming a big problem in hospitals. Scientists found a tough strain, named MF1, in swine wastewater. When they checked the DNA of this strain, they found lots of genes that help it resist many antibiotics. One of these genes, called
Imagine you're dealing with high blood pressure that just won't budge, no matter how many pills you take. This is the reality for people with resistant hypertension. They're on all the standard meds like beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors or ARBs, but their blood
In the heart of Ethiopia, a unique farming system thrives where sheep, goats, and cattle share the same pastures. This communal grazing practice is the backbone of many people's livelihoods. However, a tiny yet powerful foe threatens this sustainable setup: gastrointestinal nematodes, or worms. With
Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the
Dell has recently launched the new XPS 13 (2024) model, and its lightweight design, thanks to Intel's Lunar Lake processor, is truly impressive. However, not everything about this laptop is flawless. For instance, typing can feel a bit awkward due to the peculiar keyboard and touchpad layout. Despi
In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le
Xylazine, often found in illegal opioids and used as a vet sedative, is a dangerous substance. It’s linked to drug crimes and health risks, even appearing in food samples. Scientists found a quick way to spot it using antibodies. They designed four new haptens, like tiny signals for the antibodies t
Doctors wanted to know more about how the Omicron variant affected children who needed liver transplants. They noticed that some kids got more ill than others and wanted to understand why. They also kept an eye on how many kids got vaccinated after the outbreak spread. Many parents started out unsur
President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of
Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has decided not to return to Congress next year. He shared this news in an interview with Charlie Kirk. Gaetz had previously been considered for the role of Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump, but he withdrew from that possibility. Recently, Gae
