Scientists have found a special protein in tea plants that helps them fight off a nasty fungus called Colletotrichum camelliae. This fungus causes a disease known as tea anthracnose, which is a big problem for tea growers. The protein, called CsJAZ11, works by teaming up with another protein called
Death data is a big deal. It helps us understand health trends and make better decisions. But sometimes, the reasons behind deaths are not clear. These are called "ill-defined deaths" or "garbage codes. " To make sense of this, experts use a process called redistribution. In Belgium, France, and Sl
Texas is still cleaning up after recent heavy rains and floods that killed over 120 people. Meanwhile, former officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) are raising alarms. They say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Many ke
Cody Bellinger, now playing for the New York Yankees, made a big splash against his old team, the Chicago Cubs. On a Friday night, he hit three home runs in the same game, something he had never done before. This was not just any game; it was his first time playing against his former team, and he ma
In India, a study looked at a rare type of cancer called mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCTs). These tumors are not common and usually affect young men. The study focused on how these tumors are treated and how patients fare. The research involved patients from two big cancer hospitals. It checked h
Scientists have found a way to make amoxicillin more powerful by teaming it up with silver. This isn't just a simple mix. They've created two new forms: one where amoxicillin and silver are tightly bound together, and another where tiny silver particles are stabilized by amoxicillin. The goal? To ta
Strength training is all about understanding how different exercises work your muscles. A recent study dug into how two common exercises, the isometric squat and the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), compare in terms of force and muscle activation. The study involved 15 people, mostly men, who were
When someone's heart stops outside a hospital, quick action is key. But not everyone gets the same help. A recent study looked at how money and race play a role in who receives life-saving heart medicines. First, let's talk about the basics. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a serious event.
A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, made headlines after surviving 12 days in Australia's harsh Outback. She vanished on June 29, last seen in the tiny town of Beacon, where only 123 people live. A day after her abandoned van was found, a local spotted her wandering a forest trail, weak but unhurt.
Emil Bove, a nominee for a federal judge position, is under scrutiny due to whistleblower claims. Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ attorney, has provided documents to Congress that suggest Bove played a significant role in defying a court order. This order was meant to prevent the transfer of over 100 Ven
