Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
South Carolina schools have been relying on e-learning days to keep students engaged during winter storms. But did you know these days are limited? Every school year, districts can only use five e-learning days. This week’s snowstorm means some schools are running out of options to make up for misse
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a sneaky condition that quietly damages your kidneys over time. Mitochondria, the tiny energy factories in our cells, can go haywire in CKD, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. Some researchers thought, "What if we can fix these factories? " So, they tested
Ever wondered how marine bacteria talk to algae? Chemical communication between these tiny ocean dwellers influences their populations and affects crucial ocean processes. A recent discovery sheds light on this hidden language. Scientists were studying the bacterium Roseovarius tolerans, which lives
Ever thought of oxygen as a double-edged sword? Recent research shows that living in low oxygen, or hypoxia, might actually be good for us in some situations. Scientists have found that chronic hypoxia could help with diseases like mitochondrial problems, autoimmunity, heart attacks, and even aging.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is tough to tackle due to issues like poor blood vessels and high tumor cell load. These problems make it hard for CAR-T cells, a type of immune cell therapy, to work well. Researchers found that when there are fewer CAR-T cells compared to tumor cells, the immun
In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif
Cities around the world are seeing changes in their vegetation, with some areas getting greener and others turning brown. This study looked at over 11, 000 urban areas globally to figure out what's driving these changes and how they might help or hurt city temperatures. The results? About 41% of cit
Lately, Australia has seen a surge in anti-Semitic crimes, with a recent incident involving a childcare center near a Sydney synagogue. The center was set on fire and decorated with anti-Semitic graffiti. No one was injured, but the building was badly damaged. This isn’t the first attack. Since the
Ohio State's wide receiver legend, Cris Carter, has a record that's stood strong since 1984. Despite numerous talented players passing through the Buckeyes, none could touch Carter's eight touchdown receptions by a freshman – until now. Enter Jeremiah Smith, a freshman who shattered Carter's record
