Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So
It's finally happening: robots that look and move like us are becoming a norm. In 2025, expect to see more robots that can perform superhuman feats. For instance, Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has swapped its hydraulics for electricity, making it even more agile. But it's not just about the big g
Did you know that the same bacteria that can cause serious infections in some people, might not bother others at all? Scientists have been wondering why this happens. They used a unique approach to study this question. By giving germ-free mice the gut bacteria of people who carry Clostridioides diff
Scientists are worried that bird flu might be changing to spread more easily to humans. The US just reported its first severe case. A woman from Louisiana got very sick after touching sick or dead birds. She's over 65 and has other health issues. So far, 65 people in the US have caught bird flu this
Cancer has this unique friend called telomerase, which is pretty active in cancer cells. Telomerase is like a tiny machine with a reverse transcriptase and something called human telomerase RNA (hTR). We usually spot telomerase by its activity in tissues or single cells, but that's not the whole sto
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the healthcare industry. It's changing how we treat patients and make medical decisions. But is there a downside? Some people worry that AI could hurt our sense of human dignity. To understand this better, let's consider some Catholic ethical princ
Imagine walking along a beach on Christmas Day and stumbling upon a human leg. That’s exactly what happened in Southern California. A family made this grim discovery in Palos Verdes Estates, a place known for its stunning coastline, not its gruesome findings. Just a few days later, more body parts t
Europe is home to two major organizations that work together but have different roles: the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union (EU). Both value human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The CoE brings countries together to agree on basic legal standards in many areas. It also checks i
Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack
Let's chat about histamine and heart muscle. You see, there's a debate going on about whether histamine is a friend or foe when it comes to how strong your heart pumps. Some say it strengthens the squeeze, others say it weakens it, and a few believe it doesn't do much at all. So, scientists decided
