Metal nanoclusters, or NCs, are super small and precise. They are special because they have unique energy properties and lots of active sites for reactions. But, they face some big challenges. They can't keep their energy for very long, they aren't very stable, and it's hard to control how they move
Thumbs up! But only if you don't have trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. A recent investigation looked closely at how thumbs move in people with these two conditions. The researchers used fancy 3D motion analysis. It's like having x-ray vision to see exactly how your thumb
Imagine this: You're an adult living in a military community. Where you live matters. Not the scenery or the weather, but something else: the health of your neighbors. Researchers did a study. They looked at military families. These families get moved to different places. It's like a bi
The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect
Meta, the famous company owned by the same guy who created Facebook, is looking to do a big hiring shake-up. It is planning to cut over 3, 600 jobs worldwide. This is a huge move, but it's not entirely unexpected. The company is shifting its focus, prioritizing artificial intelligence and machine l
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, researchers have been diving into the unexpected benefits of molecular hydrogen. Initially seen as a gas with no significant role in the body, it's now understood to have some pretty impressive properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and stron
During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev
Imagine a world where bacteria are your friends at the table. In the game of metabolism and gut health, these friendly bacteria are the secret agents. Probiotics produce metabiotics that are like little superheroes. Just like Trans-Vaccenic Acid (TVA), Indole-3-Lactic Acid (ILA), thiamine (vitamin B
Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by
In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c
