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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Social Media's Role in Spotting COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

In the world of vaccines, spotting side effects early is crucial. Traditional methods take a while before we see any data. With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out globally, people are talking about their experiences online. That's where our team comes in. We're using a smart tool to monitor social media

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Testing the Community Mobility Scale: How Useful Is It for People with MS?

Have you ever wondered how doctors check if people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are moving around safely? One tool they use is the Community Balance and Mobility Scale (CB&M). But how reliable and accurate is this scale? Scientists took a closer look to find out. Picture this: you're someone with M

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

How Brain Cells Affect Balance in Aged Mice

The cerebellum, a crucial part of the brain, plays a significant role in balance, gaze stability, and spatial orientation by processing various sensory signals and motor commands. Within this region, certain brain cells called unipolar brush cells (UBCs) are abundant. UBCs receive direct and indirec

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

The Secret of Male Fly Survival: A Tiny Region in MSL1

Ever thought about how male flies manage their genes? Well, it's all about the male-specific lethal complex (MSL), which helps male flies make up for having one less X chromosome than females. Within this complex, MSL1 plays a crucial role, and a small part of it, the N-terminal region, is key to it

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Vaccines and Fear: A Timeline and Some Truths

Shots have been making headlines for years, way before COVID-19 hit the scene. You might remember talk about vaccines for measles, mumps, and the flu. These chats often stem from false info and personal tales. Fast forward to 2024, a large study shed light on safety issues like heart inflammation, n

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

A Portable Secret for Detecting Camphor Gas

Did you know that detecting camphor in the air is a big deal for the pharmaceutical industry? Current methods, like chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), are complex and not portable. Imagine if we could create a simple, portable sensor to do this job! Scientists have been experimenting with po

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

The Political Mix at The Dallas Morning News

Have you ever wondered about the political leanings of the journalists who bring you the news every day? A reader recently asked The Dallas Morning News if they could share more about their staff's political affiliations. This isn't the first time they've gotten this question. In fact, it comes up q

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

What Simple Exercises Can Reveal About Seniors' Brain Health?

When we think about cognitive health, we often focus on mental tasks. But what about physical strength, walking abilities, and balance? Some tests in these areas might just give us early clues about how well an older adult's brain is functioning. This review looked into which physical tests could be

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Exploring Isavuconazole: Real-World Safety Concerns Unveiled

Isavuconazole, a newer type of antifungal drug, has been making waves in the medical world. Recently, researchers dug into real-world reports to check how safe it really is. They looked at databases from various places where people had reported any side effects. The goal? To give doctors a clearer p

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

A Game-Changer: Flexible Sensors for Tracking Ions

Imagine trying to measure something tiny, like the ions in your body, but your tools aren't good enough. That's what scientists have been dealing with. They need better ways to track ions inside living things, and current tools just don't cut it. They're too big, too stiff, and can't monitor multipl

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