Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes
Bitcoin's value has taken a tumble, dropping below 90, 000 dollars. This happened after a big jump during the last presidential election. The cryptocurrency market is now showing signs of slowing down. This is a big change from the excitement that came with the election. Bitcoin was trading at 87,
Snakebites are a big problem. Every year, around 94, 000 people die from them. The main culprits are snakes from the Viperidae family. These snakes have a nasty venom component called zinc-dependent snake venom metalloproteinase (SVMP) enzymes. These enzymes are tough to deal with, but there's hope.
Two spacecraft, Lunar Trailblazer and Odin, are facing issues shortly after their launch. The spacecraft were part of a mission to the moon, but things didn't go as planned. Lunar Trailblazer, a spacecraft designed to map water on the moon, lost communication with Earth. This happened abo
In a heated exchange in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance found themselves at odds with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The tension was palpable as they discussed Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy had traveled to Washington, D. C. , to meet
High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious issue that affects both mothers and babies worldwide. Doctors aren't sure exactly why it happens, but it seems to be a mix of things the mother can and can't control, plus changes in the placenta. This can lead to problems in other parts of the body.
Kim Basinger, a name that once echoed through Hollywood as a symbol of glamour and allure, has seen a lot of changes in her life. She was a young mother, newly married to actor Alec Baldwin, and had just welcomed their daughter, Ireland, when she was offered a script that would change her career tra
Cancer treatments often involve powerful drugs that attack both cancerous and healthy cells. This lack of specificity can lead to serious side effects. Researchers have been exploring ways to make these treatments more precise, focusing on unique features of cancer cells. However, finding a reliable
Obesity is a big problem worldwide. It's not just about looking a certain way. It's about what's happening inside your body. When you have too much fat, your body makes special molecules called adipokines. These molecules help control how your body handles energy, fights infections, and deals with i
Air pollution is a big deal. It affects our health and the environment. To keep track of it, we need good sensors. But these sensors can be expensive and not everywhere. So, cheaper sensors are used to fill in the gaps. But these cheaper sensors aren't always accurate. That's where AI and machine le
