ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a tough condition. It's linked to unusual clumps in brain cells. These clumps are made of a protein called TDP-43. Some changes in the TDP-43 protein are connected to ALS. Two specific changes, N352S and S352p, are known to cause problems. N352S is when one part of t
In 2021, a judge ordered Apple to ease its control over the App Store. Nearly four years later, the same judge found that Apple had deliberately ignored this order and tried to hide its noncompliance. The judge was furious and demanded specific changes to the App Store, stripping Apple of its tight
Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to be playable in Australia in September 2025. This news has sparked excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting the game's release. The game will be featured at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne, as part of an exhibit called Game
The Eurasian common shrew, Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that has a unique way of dealing with winter. Instead of hibernating or migrating, it shrinks its brain, skull, and most organs. Then, come spring, it grows back to its original size. This ability to change brain size is something that scie
The idea that science should be free from bias is pretty straightforward. After all, the goal is to find reliable answers. However, there is a big problem called publication bias. This is when only certain results get published. It is a major issue and has been linked to the replication crisis in sc
Temperature plays a significant role in how our genes function. This is especially true for a specific spot in the PDGFRβ gene, where four different changes have been found. These changes, known as p. Asn666Lys, p. Asn666Tyr, p. Asn666Ser, and p. Asn666His, lead to a variety of health issues. These
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
The Druze community in Syria is facing severe threats. Israel has stepped in to protect them. The conflict is complex and has roots in religious tensions. The violence began after a controversial audio clip. This clip was shared on social media and insulted the Prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims w
Ukraine is on the brink of finalizing a significant agreement with the United States. This deal focuses on the management and utilization of Ukraine's rich mineral resources. The negotiations have been ongoing, with both sides working to iron out the details. But what's at stake here? Ukraine is ho
In October 2024, the scientific community said goodbye to Diane E. Griffin, a remarkable physician-scientist. She was known for her deep dive into how viruses cause disease. Griffin was not just a top virologist, but also a champion for the scientific community. She put in countless hours to support
