Scientists have been digging into how clobenprobit (CB) and another compound, IT1t, work their magic to reduce inflammation. They've found that these compounds interact with a specific receptor in our bodies called CXCR4. This receptor is like a doorway that lets certain signals in, and CB and IT1t
Crypto has always been a rollercoaster, and the latest twist is a big one. Pump. fun, a site where anyone can create and buy memecoins, just raised a whopping $600 million in just 12 minutes. That's not all—it also raised $720 million through private sales, making its total haul around $1. 3 billion
In Korea, a national health initiative has been running since 1999. This program focuses on adults over 40, offering them a stomach check every two years. The goal? To catch stomach cancer early and improve survival rates. But here's a twist: most stomach cancers are caused by a tiny bug called Heli
The US has slapped a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, a move that could make your pizza and salsa more expensive. Why? The US claims Mexican tomatoes are being sold too cheaply, hurting local farmers. But Mexico says their tomatoes are just popular because they're good. This isn't the first time the
The US is planning to hit the European Union and Mexico with a 30% tax on their goods starting August. This news comes from President Trump, who shared the update on his social media platform. He also sent similar messages to other countries, warning them about even bigger taxes if they fight back.
Doctors often use a machine to clean blood in very sick patients. This is called CRRT. Two common methods keep blood from clotting in the machine. One uses citrate. The other uses heparin. Both have pros and cons. But which one saves more money and works better? That's what experts wanted to find ou
IgA nephropathy is a tricky kidney problem. Doctors have a tool called the Oxford Classification to guess how it might progress. This tool looks at kidney tissue and gives scores based on certain features. But does this tool also help predict how well patients will respond to steroid treatments? Tha
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become a hot topic in research lately. Scientists are digging deep to understand how these chemicals affect our health. They are found almost everywhere, from the food we eat to the water we drink, even in the air we breathe. These chemicals can sne
The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least
In the heart of Brazil's Ceará coast, the Cocó River tells a story of urban life's hidden impact. This river, surrounded by bustling cities, is a hotspot for various pollutants. Scientists dove deep into this issue, checking water, sediment, and even the creatures living there. They found a shocking
