Think of how frustrating it is when your favorite video clip has a shaky screen or the image degrades over time. You are not alone! Recently researchers have been working hard to improve video generation models. These models are like software brains that create videos from scratch. Computers ge
The world of medicine is always on the hunt for new ways to help the human body. There is an interesting case of scientists working with what can be described as a vaccine. This unique vaccine is made from what they call a "HIV envelope glycoprotein (Env) immunogens. " by stabilising it which is
Cnidarians fascinate scientists. That’s because these creatures—including sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish—offer valuable insights into the evolution of life. Cnidarians have a lot in common with bilaterians—the animals with mirror-image left and right sides. They diverged from other animals hun
Happy couples everywhere are rejoicing. A Spanish-language movie called Culpa Tuya has smashed records on streaming platform, Prime Video. Many countries, including big ones like Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, as well as a load more, made it their number one movie. They couldn’t resist. The film is a
Firstly, imagine a battle between tiny organisms such as Fasciola gigantica and Fasciola hepatica and the livestock industry. FgSAP-2 is a key protein that can help us in this battle. There are two ways to produce this protein: in bacteria (prokaryotic expression) and in more sophisticated organis
Asthma in early teens is closely linked to allergens from cats and mites. These proteins can trigger asthma attacks. It is all about the immune response to these allergens. Antibodies are a key player in this response. There are two types of antibodies, IgE and IgG4. IgE antibodies cause the a
Diving right in, choroideremia is a rare disease that affects a person's vision and is a big deal for patients. It's like a storm in a small town. This gene-related condition can severely impact a person's quality of life. Gene therapy, a fancy word for fixing genetic issues, has been a big
In any discussion about care in the medical community, one key fact is extremely obvious, Not all people receive the same standard of consideration. This is particularly true in the delicate field of genetics. Medical professionals should be including a whole new element in their training. This ele
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
In gestational implantation, endometrium stromal cells are the real VIPs. These cells need to be receptive and ready, especially for human conception. Something called SHP2, a protein, is highly present in these decidualized cells. Its role here? Making the cells that line the uterus receptive to im
