In the heart of Manitoba, a group of Cree elders shared their wisdom in 2020. They spoke about the deep connection between food and their way of life. This isn't just about eating. It's about identity, spirituality, and taking care of the land. The elders talked about how their traditional food pra
Imagine a world where hair loss isn't a life sentence. That's the promise of a new treatment called injectable platelet-rich fibrin, or i-PRF for short. This isn't just another cream or pill. It's a game-changer in the fight against androgenetic alopecia, a fancy term for the most common type of hai
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe
Pine wood nematodes, or PWNs, are a big problem for pine trees in northeast China. These tiny worms cause pine wilt disease, which can kill pine trees. Scientists have been using a chemical called emamectin benzoate (EB) to fight these nematodes. EB can help, but it doesn't always work well. That's
Chemists have found a clever way to turn certain compounds into useful chemicals. They use a special substance called PPh3 and light to make this happen. This process is gentle and works with many different types of chemicals. It's like having a magic wand that can change one thing into another with
Onocleaceae is a small group of ferns with around five species spread across four different genera. These ferns are found in a wide range of places, from the cold north to the temperate zones. One interesting fact is that they are found in both Eurasia and North America, including Mexico. This wide
Cancer is a tricky foe, and scientists are constantly on the hunt for new ways to understand it. Recent advancements in sequencing cancer genomes have led to some big discoveries. Two standout findings are chromothripsis and kataegis. Chromothripsis is like a chromosomal crisis, where chromosomes br
Blood stem cells, also known as hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), are like superheroes in our body. They can transform into different types of blood cells, which is crucial for our immune system and overall health. These cells have two main states: active and resting. The switch betwe
Vaccination rates for Tdap among adults in the United States vary greatly depending on whether someone is a parent or not. It is recommended that all caregivers of newborns get the Tdap shot to protect babies from pertussis. But are parents following this advice? Let's dive into the numbers. In
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gradually returning to its regular operations. The Center for Scientific Review has resumed reviewing grants, which is crucial because it oversees many academic research grants, fellowships, and small business grants. However, there's a hiccup: the advisory
