Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall
Imagine you're a detective, but instead of clues, you're searching for missing genes. That's essentially what happened with a woman in her 40s from Japan. She was suspected to have Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a condition linked to increased cancer risk. Scientists turned to advanced genetic tools, like th
Did you know that the way forests are split up and warmer temperatures can increase the risk of tick-borne diseases? Scientists in southern Japan studied this by looking at data from Miyazaki Prefecture. They found that the more forest edges there were and the hotter it was, the more cases of a tick
Human mesenchymal stromal cells, or hMSCs, are special adult cells that can turn into different types of cells. They're super important in regenerative medicine. One big concern is that these cells are often grown with supplements that come from animals. Regulatory agencies want us to avoid these an
Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r
Imagine a situation where a simple scan could save someone's life. That's what happened with a 51-year-old woman who had a rare liver infection called hepatic gas gangrene (HGG). This infection is usually caused by bacteria like Clostridium perfringens, but other germs can also be the culprit. Docto
Ever wondered if damaged sperm DNA really affects IVF success? Scientists have been debating this for a while. Some say a high sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) means poor embryo quality. But recent studies show it's not that simple. First, let’s talk numbers. The threshold for diagnosing male in
Aging happens in different ways, both physically and mentally. But how these two types of aging affect our lifespan isn't well-studied. So, a recent study looked into this. They checked if signs like hearing loss, tooth loss, falls, and how old people feel they are might predict early death. Over 3
World Bernard Free, now age 71, had a rookie moment that shaped his NBA career. As a young player on the Philadelphia 76ers in 1975, he botched a layup during a two-on-one play with Billy Cunningham, his veteran teammate. Instead of finishing the play with a smooth layup like his mentor suggested, F
This week, a surprising rumor emerged about Alex Bregman, the star baseball player, and the Houston Astros. The team, which initially seemed out of the running, suddenly showed interest again. According to reports, the Astros put a six-year, $156 million contract offer on the table. The team's gener
