Earlier this week, the House Ethics Committee wrapped up investigations into two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt of Houston and Ronny Jackson of Amarillo. The committee found no intentional misuse of campaign funds for personal gain. The investigations began in March, sparked by allegation
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man accused of shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in a legal quandary. He faces federal murder and stalking charges, as well as state murder and terrorism charges in New York and Pennsylvania. The internet is buzzing with claims that the judge handling hi
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny molecules that can greatly influence how cancer cells grow. Out of all these miRNAs, miR-20b is particularly interesting because it's often out of balance in lung cancer. Scientists used a special computer program to search for small molecules that could tame miR-20b.
Did you know that fish scales can be a great source of collagen? Scientists have found that collagen from the scales of Megalonibea fusca is very promising. They compared two types of collagen: one that dissolves in acid (ASC-MF) and one that dissolves in a protein-digesting enzyme called pepsin (PS
In 2024, artificial intelligence moved from being just intriguing to actually being helpful. People had been excited about AI tools like ChatGPT, but they didn't always find them useful. Now, AI is being built into many technologies we use every day, like Google search and photo editing tools. Expe
Ever wondered how technology can help fight cancer? Scientists are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and statistics to better understand and manage peritoneal metastases (PM) resulting from gastrointestinal cancers. This fascinating research aims to find new ways to analyze and tackl
Tularemia, a rare disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, has been reported in every U. S. state except Hawaii. It shows up with fever and different symptoms, depending on how you get infected. Usually, less than 2% of cases are fatal, but this can go up based on symptoms and the str
In southern Ethiopia, a truck filled with passengers met a horrific end after it missed a bridge and plunged into a river. The accident, which happened in the Bona district, resulted in the death of at least 71 people, with only five survivors who are now in critical condition. The regional governme
Researchers are exploring new ways to track time and describe symptoms in people with asthma and other lung diseases. They're using a mix of methods to find the best approach. One tool they're testing is the EQ-5D-5L, a health survey that asks about daily life activities, pain or discomfort, anxiety
Ever wondered how a warmer world might change where insects hang out? Scientists have found a clever new trick to figure out which bugs can survive in cooler places that are now getting warmer. They chose three insects: Spodoptera frugiperda and Cicadulina bipunctata, which love the heat, and Laodel
