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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

Boston Marathon 2025: Celebrity Runners and Their Stories

The 2025 Boston Marathon was a big deal, with 30, 000 runners hitting the streets. Among them were some famous faces, each with their own reasons for taking on the 26. 2-mile challenge. One of the notable participants was Matt James, known for his role on "The Bachelor. " This was his

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

A Woman Who Changed the Game in Physiology

Florence Buchanan was a pioneer in the field of physiology. She was a woman who broke boundaries in a time when women were not welcome. She worked with some of the biggest names in biology. Her mentors included E. Ray Lankester, who was taught by T. H. Huxley. Huxley was a close friend of Charles Da

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Enzyme Evolution Through Mechanism Similarity

Enzymes are the body's tiny workers, speeding up chemical reactions. Scientists have long used tools to compare enzymes based on their sequence, structure, and reactions. This helps them group enzymes into families and understand how they evolve. However, until recently, there was no way to compa

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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

Boston Marathon: 2024's No-Shows Mirror Last Year's Trends

The Boston Marathon's recent event saw a familiar pattern of no-shows. This year's event had a similar number of runners who did not start the race as the previous year. This outcome challenges the idea that political tensions would deter international participants. The marathon had 31, 778 register

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Ten Years of Tracking Genetic Changes

In 2008, a significant shift occurred in the field of genetic testing. The College of American Pathologists began offering a proficiency testing program. This program was specifically designed to detect copy number variations in a constitutional setting. This is often referred to as CYCGH. The goal

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

The Power of Combining Drugs to Fight Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a type of breast cancer that lacks three specific receptors. This makes it tricky to treat. However, a recent study has shown some promising results. This study looked into how well a mix of two drugs, docetaxel and cisplatin, work together to fight TNBC. It

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer Inequality in North Carolina's Native Communities

The battle against cancer is tough for everyone, but it's even tougher for American Indians in North Carolina. They face higher risks, lower screening rates, and poorer care compared to other groups. This is where the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership, or SAICEP, steps in

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

Why Your Car's Side Mirrors Play Tricks on Your Eyes

Driving a car comes with many responsibilities. One of the most important is keeping an eye on what's happening behind and to the sides. That's where side mirrors come in. They're crucial for safe driving and parking. But have you ever noticed the small text on your side mirror? It says, "Objects in

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Uber's Subscription Service Faces Legal Heat

The Federal Trade Commission has taken a stand against Uber, claiming the company has been charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without their explicit permission. This legal action comes after the FTC has been pushing for easier cancellation processes for subscription services. T

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Apr 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Rapper Ye's Shocking Revelation About His Past

The music world was taken aback when rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made a startling confession on social media. Ye revealed that he had a long-term, inappropriate relationship with a cousin who is now in prison. This cousin is serving a life sentence for a violent crime committed years af

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