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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Affects People with POTS

POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition that makes it hard for people to stand up without feeling dizzy or having their heart race. It's a tricky condition to manage. Some people with POTS find that regular exercise helps them feel better. Others struggle to include exerci

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Mar 08 2025SCIENCE

Sugar Movers in Potatoes: Unveiling the Secret Life of ST Genes

Potatoes rely on sugar transporters (STs) to move sugars around, which is super important for their growth. These STs can move sugars either by just letting them flow or by actively pushing them along. In potatoes, STs are the key players in moving sugars and building up sugar reserves. Sci

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

How Blocking a Potassium Channel Can Ease Osteoarthritis

Potassium channels, like Kv1. 3, are crucial for immune cell functions, but their role in osteoarthritis (OA) isn't well-known. Surprisingly, this channel is upregulated in macrophages exposed to LPS and in human OA synovium compared to non-OA samples. Scientists found that blocking Kv1. 3 with Sti

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Potholes: Kingston's New Enemy, AI's New Challenge

Potholes are a huge headache for drivers in Kingston. They can wreck your tires, mess up your car's suspension, and make your ride super bumpy. And guess what? Climate change might make things even worse in the future. But Kingston has a plan. They're using AI technology to tackle these pesky pothol

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