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Jun 11 2025SCIENCE

Triplex DNA: The Hidden Code Breaker

Triplex DNA is a unique structure that doesn't follow the usual rules of DNA. It's crucial for controlling genes, understanding diseases, and even developing new treatments. To figure out how different conditions affect triplex DNA, a sophisticated method called 5DFRETMA was created. This method tes

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Jun 11 2025SCIENCE

How Water Affects Alcohol Adsorption in Zeolites

Zeolites are like superheroes in the chemical world. They are used to separate and process things in both gas and liquid forms. They are known for their special abilities: they can pick out specific molecules, soak up lots of stuff, be reused, and stay stable. One type of zeolite, called H-MFI, has

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Cells that can change their form may help with joint pain

Mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, are special cells that can change into different types of cells. This makes them very interesting for treating osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. Most treatments for osteoarthritis only help with symptoms, like pain, and do not slow

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

How Alcohol Affects Blood Pressure Differently in Men and Women

Alcohol's effects on blood pressure aren't the same for everyone. They vary between men and women. This is because of differences in how alcohol is processed in the body and how blood pressure is controlled. Understanding these differences is crucial for developing effective treatments. The way

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Role of Cells in Asthma Inflammation

Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition that affects people of all ages. It is marked by inflammation that leads to airway problems. The main treatment involves inhaled corticosteroids, but these have their limits. To find better treatments, scientists are looking into the tiny details of how a

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: The Unseen Struggles of Childhood Cancer Caregivers

Caring for a child with cancer is a journey filled with emotional highs and lows. It is not just about the medical treatments but also about the mental and financial strain on the caregivers. This study looked into how often caregivers of children with cancer feel anxious or depressed. It also explo

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Jun 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Evergreen Challenge: How Pine Trees Survive Winter

Conifers, like the Pinus tabuliformis, have a tough job. They must deal with cold and dry conditions during autumn and winter. These evergreen trees do not shed their leaves, so they face unique challenges. Understanding how they manage growth and stress is key to protecting forests and improving tr

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Jun 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tire Rubber Trash: A Hidden Threat to Our Environment

Tire crumb rubber is a big part of our environment. It's in playgrounds, sports fields, and even roads. But did you know it might be spreading antibiotic resistance? This is a serious issue. Phages, or viruses that infect bacteria, can spread antibiotic resistance genes. These genes make bacteria to

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Jun 09 2025HEALTH

How the Brain's Visual Pathways Affect Spatial Skills

Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a condition that affects how the brain processes visual information. This issue stems from early damage or poor development of the brain's visual pathways. People with CVI struggle with a wide range of visual tasks. One key problem is with visuospatial processing,

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Jun 08 2025POLITICS

Unusual Moves: When the President Steps In

The National Guard isn't just for natural disasters. They can also step in during civil unrest. This happened recently when a former president decided to send troops to Los Angeles. The move was unusual because it went against the wishes of the state's governor. The governor believed this action wou

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