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
How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home
Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe
Social media is a powerful tool, but it has also enabled some very inventive scams. This story revolves around a woman named Belle Gibson. She was a popular wellness blogger who built an empire around claims that she was living a healthy life despite a terminal brain tumor. Her story had a strong ap
New York state has made a bold move to protect its residents from bird flu. The state temporarily halted live bird markets in several counties after detecting seven cases of bird flu in poultry. This decision came after routine inspections revealed the virus in markets across Queens, Brookl
He made bold plans to lead the Philadelphia Eagles train again. Philly, after struggling during the 2023 campaign left Eagles fans wanting more. Dom DiSandro adds tension to Eagles front office drama. Things went horribly wrong down the stretch for the Eagles. Fac
The internet is flooded with scammers. It is hard to distinguish between 3 different ones. Anna Delvey fans may have mistaken Kaitlyn Dever for Julia Garner in "Inventing Anna, " due to the similarities in their stories. All the actors looked nothing alike and the audience did not even care.
In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the
Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam
Solar energy is booming in coastal areas. As these large PV modules pop up, we need to know how they mess with the environment. The coastal mudflats are a hotspot for these solar projects. These mudflat intertidal zones are the landing pads of birds and wildlife. First, picture a large area of the
