Positron emission tomography (PET) scans using special tracers can help doctors spot psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in its early stages. PsA causes joint damage and bone changes, which these scans can pick up. Researchers compared two types of PET scans—68Ga-FAPI and 18F-NaF—to see which works better. 6
Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th
Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it trig
Have you ever been to a place where the air is electric with excitement? That was Madison Square Garden on the night of UFC 309. The main event was a big deal, with Jon Jones facing off against Stipe Miocic. By the third round, Jones had secured a stoppage win, keeping his heavyweight title safe and
The Qaidam Basin, nestled on the Tibetan Plateau, has long intrigued researchers due to its prehistoric settlement patterns. However, a lack of precise data has made it challenging to understand the Bronze Age chronology and how ancient people used the landscape. Recently, scientists uncovered 24 ne
The stage is set for UFC 309, and the preparations are far from typical. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic have been in the spotlight due to some heated words exchanged between them. Miocic didn't hold back his criticism of Jones on TV, which naturally didn't sit well with Jones. However, rather than retal
Fans are buzzing about Jon Jones' possible retirement after his UFC 309 bout against Stipe Miocic. At 37 years old, Jones has already made a massive impact on the sport, becoming the youngest UFC champion ever. With a stellar record and no losses in 16 years, it wouldn't be surprising if he decides
Did you know that tiny worms and their bacterial pals can kill bugs? That's right! Nematodes from the Steinernema group and their Xenorhabdus buddies are nature's bug killers. These microscopic teams are so good at their job that scientists use them to control pests without harsh chemicals. But ther
Ever wondered how some natural products get their sulfur touch? Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are like brilliant artists, painting diverse polyketide compounds. But they don't often dip into the sulfur paintbox. Enter thiocysteine lyase (SH) domains, found in the leinamycin (LNM) family. We've been st
Friday was a big day for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic as they successfully made weight for their highly anticipated UFC 309 heavyweight title fight. Jones, the reigning champion, tipped the scales at 237. 6 pounds for his first title defense. Miocic, a former champion, came in at 248. 6 pounds for his
