For the ninth year in a row, a lawmaker in Charleston, South Carolina, has submitted a hate crime bill to the statehouse. This bill aims to make South Carolina the 49th state to pass such a law. The bill is named after Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, who was killed in the Mother Emanuel Church shootin
Imagine driving through the misty mountains of North Carolina, and suddenly, rows of lush, green Christmas trees come into view. This is the scene in Newland, a town nestled about 90 minutes from Asheville. Here, farmers have dedicated themselves to nurturing the iconic Fraser fir, a favorite Americ
Ever wondered how our brain's white matter stays intact? In multiple sclerosis (MS), two proteins, Tyro3 and Gas6, are key players in maintaining this crucial tissue. These proteins are part of the Gas6/TAM system, which includes Tyro3, Axl, and Mer receptors. While animals have shown these proteins
Bill Belichick, the NFL's second-most winning coach, has signed on to lead North Carolina's football team. His contract, though, has raised some eyebrows. Here's why: If Belichick decides to leave before June 1, 2025, it'll cost him $10 million. But if he leaves right before or after the 2025 season
Scavenging, where animals consume body tissue after death, happens indoors too. It might not sound like a big deal, but for forensic experts, it complicates their job. Dogs, especially, can mess up evidence by scattering or destroying body parts. This makes it hard for forensic pathologists and vete
Diabetes can cause big problems for the kidneys, but with early action and teamwork, those issues can be managed. Doctors from three important health groups in Macedonia came together to write a guide on how to spot and handle diabetic kidney disease (DKD). They want healthcare pros to focus on catc
Immune-related skin issues, like psoriasis or lupus, can affect many parts of the body. To manage these conditions better, doctors from different fields often team up. This is called interdisciplinary care (IC). But how do patients and healthcare providers feel about this team approach? That's what
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, Bryce Young stepped up in a big way for the Carolina Panthers. With the game on the line, Young showed off his skills and secured his future as the team's franchise quarterback. He didn't have a perfect game, but he did enough to silence critics and give Panthers fans ho
Sixty years ago, the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) started as a small group aiming to connect scientists in Europe. Today, it's a global force with over 30, 000 members across 39 societies. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, FEBS Letters held a writing contest asking participan
Advanced MRI techniques like MP2RAGE-FLAWS are shaking things up in the medical world. Originally, doctors relied on T2-w fat-saturated (FS) TSE imaging to spot optic nerve (ON) demyelination in multiple sclerosis patients. But guess what? MP2RAGE-FLAWS can detect brain and spine demyelinating issue
