Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a tricky condition. It's caused by faults in over 90 different genes. This makes it hard to treat because each case can be unique. Right now, gene therapies are limited and expensive. So, scientists are looking for a different approach. One that doesn't depend on the spe
Testosterone levels dropping in men can lead to muscle loss, especially in the limbs. But why does this happen? Scientists have been digging into this question. They found that when testosterone levels drop, the body's internal clocks in muscles get messed up. This mess-up is linked to higher levels
In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not
Apple is on a roll, snapping up two more AI startups to beef up its Vision Pro headset and Apple Intelligence. This isn't just about buying new tech; it's about building a smarter, safer, and more private AI future. First up, Apple grabbed TrueMeeting, a company that specializes in creating lifelik
Breast cancer is a complex disease, and scientists are always looking for new clues to understand it better. One interesting player in this puzzle is the ADAR1 gene. This gene is responsible for editing RNA, a crucial job that keeps mammals alive. When ADAR1 doesn't work right, it can mess up the ed
In the icy Arctic, something strange is happening in the mud beneath the ocean. Tiny life forms are fighting an invisible war. These are not just any tiny life forms. They are bacteria. And they are up against some tough opponents: superbugs. These superbugs are not your typical bugs. They are bacte
Climate change is making our oceans hotter. This is bad news for bivalve mollusks like mussels and clams. They are struggling to cope with these new conditions. Scientists wanted to see how these creatures manage their energy when temperatures rise. They looked at two types: the Mediterranean musse
Coffee lovers, listen up! That daily cup of joe might be doing more harm than good, especially if you're a fan of the instant variety. Recent findings have linked instant coffee to a shocking increase in the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a top cause of blindness. The stu
A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize t
Emergency rooms are super busy places. They see a lot of patients, and keeping track of everyone is a big job. Hospitals use digital systems to log patient info, but mistakes happen. At the Bordeaux University Hospital, over 90% of these logs have missing or wrong data. This is mostly because people
