Ever wondered how tough childhood experiences affect a person's brain? Researchers recently took a close look at this, using saliva to check out brain-derived microRNAs in teenagers who had been through a lot. These microRNAs are like tiny messengers that can show if certain genes are being affected
Ever wondered how the way college students in China feel about exercise affects their emotional resilience? Researchers set out to find the answer and uncover the steps involved. Turns out, it's not just about the exercise itself, but also about how well students can control their own behavior. Plus
Imagine having a voice that doesn't feel like your own. This is the reality for many gender diverse individuals. Their voices can make them uncomfortable, and this discomfort can seriously impact their mental wellbeing. A major goal of gender affirming healthcare is to help with this. Speech patholo
Imagine the Boston Red Sox, known for their thrifty spenders, suddenly becoming one of the front-runners in the race to sign Juan Soto. This generational slugger is hot property, especially with the rival Yankees gunning for him too. The Red Sox are pitching Soto on their historic park, Fenway, and
Imagine mixing two powerful substances to create a superhero drug against a dangerous disease. That's what scientists have done by combining eugenol and benznidazole to fight Chagas disease. This illness, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, has only two treatment options—benznidazole and nifu
Imagine being a nurse in a place like Türkiye, where earthquakes are common. You're often the first one there when disaster strikes. A recent study found something fascinating: nurses who are really good at recovering from hard times – we call this resilience – handle stress way better and do their
Back in 2006, Italy saw its first openly trans lawmaker, Vladimir Luxuria, face a brief bathroom ban in Parliament. This wasn't unique; a similar challenge happened to New Zealand's Georgina Beyer, the world's first trans lawmaker elected in 1999. Now, Sarah McBride, the first openly trans U. S. Con
Arcane fans, get ready for more! The show's finale left us with lots of questions, especially about Noxus. According to showrunner Christian Linke, there are plans to explore three new regions: Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia. Noxus stands out as it's already been involved in Arcane's story. Plus, it has
Have you ever wondered how gene therapy is changing the way scientists treat blood disorders? Well, the journey started with the discovery of DNA's structure and gene regulation mechanisms in the early 20th century. This foundation laid the groundwork for gene therapy (GT), which uses platforms like
Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't
