Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is a growing concern worldwide. It's a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. This can lead to serious health issues. Two types of SLD are commonly discussed: non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Non-alcoholic SLD is linked to obesity and poor diet, while alcoholic
Cancer is deadly because it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading, or metastasis, happens when cancer cells leave the original tumor and travel through the bloodstream to form new tumors elsewhere. But, this journey is tough. Most cancer cells don't survive the trip. They have to squeez
Scientists have been tinkering with different metal compounds to fight cancer. They've found that some of these metals can trigger a specific kind of cell death that gets the immune system's attention. This type of cell death is called immunogenic cell death, or ICD for short. Researchers have creat
Imagine tiny bubbles, so small you can't see them with the naked eye, floating around in our bodies. These are called exosomes, and they're like little messengers that help cells talk to each other. When it comes to cancer, these bubbles can be a big problem. Cancer cells use these exosomes
Picture this: your body is a bustling city, and metabolites are the tiny messengers zipping around, delivering important information. These chemical messengers are key players in turning food into energy, and they can also reveal secrets about diseases. By understanding how metabolites work, scienti
Brain tumors, whether inside or outside the skull, are quite varied. They can be either benign or malignant, and their behavior is influenced by numerous factors. The biggest challenge is detecting these tumors early. Often, by the time they are discovered, it is too late for effective treatment. Me
A genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) messes with how the body handles cholesterol. This leads to a lifelong increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood. This condition is known to cause tendon injuries and mess with how tendons work mechanically
High altitude environments can be tough on the body. One major challenge is maintaining proper iron levels. When mice are exposed to low oxygen conditions, similar to high altitudes, their bodies struggle to manage iron. This is because a protein called hepcidin goes down. When hepcidin levels drop,
Imagine a world where your phone can bend without breaking, and your wearable tech is as comfortable as your favorite t-shirt. This is the future that scientists are working towards, and they're using some pretty cool methods to get there. One of the big challenges is creating thin-film tra
Gorillas in U. S. zoos are facing a serious health issue. Cardiometabolic disease, a big problem for these animals, is linked to changes in their gut bacteria. Scientists studied fecal samples from 57 gorillas across various zoos and wild habitats. They found that gorillas in U. S. zoos have the mos
