Imagine doing something as complex as DNA extraction without needing a lab full of expensive equipment. That's what some researchers have managed to do. They've found a way to extract DNA using simple household items, making the process faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly.
New York's governor has stepped in to prevent a doctor from being sent to Louisiana. This doctor is accused of sending abortion pills to a teenager in Louisiana. The governor's decision is a big deal because it sets up a potential legal fight. The fight will be about whether states that support abor
Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou
COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c
You might be wondering: what is Onosma rutila? Imagine it like the superhero that we look for when we are dealing with infection. It is a plant that packs a punch with a powerful ingredient- a chemical called 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid. This makes up almost 16% of the plant's extract which can be ve
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
Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),
Imagine this: tons of peach waste from making fruit juice and compote. It used to go to waste. So why not turn waste into a high-quality product? Industrial waste makes up a lot of what we throw away. That's why every little bit of waste we can reuse and recycle helps our planet. It's all about
A Florida man, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, now 30, was recently brought from the Dominican Republic to New York City to face severe charges. He was part of a group that tricked big organizations and government bodies. The group created fake companies and bank accounts to steal money. This crime grou
