For years, pathologists have been using CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study bone marrow (BM) biopsies and clot sections. The QBEND10 primary antibody clone is widely favored, but other aspects of the testing process vary greatly across different labs and in published research. To address this i
Feeling lonely isn't just a passing mood; it's like a little bell ringing, telling teens their bodies need some human connection. Problem is, for some, this feeling sticks around and can really hurt their health. The tricky part? We don't have many proven ways to help them out. Let's explore the roa
Scientists looked into how religion and spirituality affect DNA methylation in stress-related genes among Latino adults. They studied 992 people from the Hispanic Community Health Study and focused on four key genes linked to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates stress resp
Did you know that light can influence your brain and mood? Scientists have found that shining infrared light on a specific part of the brain, called the hippocampus, can boost the growth of new brain cells. This part of the brain is linked to mood disorders, and growing new cells there can help redu
Erin McGregor, the sister of UFC star Conor McGregor, is making waves in the fashion world with her clothing brand, Imperfection. Growing up in Dublin, Erin and her siblings learned the values of hard work and perseverance from their parents. This upbringing has guided Erin as she navigates the comp
Conor McGregor, the well-known Irish mixed martial artist, has been subtly promoting the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. He’s done this by sharing posts on his social media platforms, which has helped build excitement around the fight. But here's an interesting twist: McGregor isn’t j
In the 1980s, Nike's basketball division was struggling. So, co-founder Phil Knight took a huge risk: he invested their entire $250, 000 marketing budget into a 21-year-old rookie named Michael Jordan. This groundbreaking five-year, $2. 5 million deal marked the start of a lasting partnership. Fast
Ever wondered what makes an influenza vaccine appealing to Aussies? A recent study dug into this by asking people who have gotten the flu shot in the past five years and plan to get it again. The study used a approach called a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE), where participants were given three dif
Assisted suicide has become legal in several places around the world. In the United States, eight states and Washington, DC, allow this practice for their residents. Oregon was the first state to legalize it back in 1997. Since then, about 8, 700 Americans have chosen to end their lives with medical
Imagine a fighter jet that can switch from soaring high speeds to long-range cruising in an instant. That's the promise of adaptive engine technology, which aims to power the next generation of combat aircraft. These engines, developed by companies like General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney, are
