Think about this: are brain tumors all equally dangerous? There is a big difference between them. Habitats can help to see the difference. What is habitat? It is different types of tumor type. One part of the tumor might grow and spread faster than somewhere else. There is a fancy name for this: i
Alaska's vast expanse and limited roads make planes the go-to way to get around. This was especially true for a small commuter plane flying from Unalakleet to Nome on a cold Thursday afternoon. The plane went missing just under an hour after takeoff and the wreckage was found the next day.
A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro
The news just in is that drinking straws are going to make a comeback at government offices in the U. S. It was announced from a post on a website that the previous plan to have them removed by 2035 is now no longer happening. The government had plans to get rid of all single-use plastics,
Recently, Devin Haney has been a hot topic online. Just days ago, the boxer’s upcoming fight with Jose Ramirez has boxing fans buzzing. However, the buzz around Haney has shifted away from his boxing skills. Haney’s latest drama happens to be his crypto announcement. His post about buying h
Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow
Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa
Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, is a tricky cancer where T-cells go wrong and start multiplying out of control. It is important to break down T-ALL into groups. This helps doctors figure out the best way to treat it. It's usually grouped into three categories: early T-cell precursor
When it comes to dental work, stress relief is key. Tools used in root canal procedures need to be as gentle as possible. So, what happens if we heat up the instruments that do the actual work inside the roots of our teeth? Three different instruments engineered with a unique flat side were compa
