Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
Ever wondered how cancer cells trick the immune system into turning a blind eye? Well, there's an enzyme called Deltex E3 ubiquitin ligase 2, or DTX2, that does just that in liver cancer. Scientists found out that this enzyme helps cancer cells in the liver attract certain immune cells called neutro
Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) and balance training compare when it comes to helping soccer players with chronic ankle instability? A recent study checked this out. The researchers rounded up 32 male soccer players with this issue and split them into two groups: one played VR games, and the
President Biden is said to have some regrets about not running for re-election this year. He's been telling people he could've beaten President-elect Trump if he hadn't been pushed out of the race by his own party. The 82-year-old leader dropped out in July after a shaky debate performance and poor
Over the past 15 years, a lot has changed in how doctors diagnose and treat a liver disease called hepatic echinococcosis in Xinjiang, China. This disease is caused by a tiny worm. Researchers looked at data from six hospitals in the region from 2009 to 2023 and found some interesting trends. First
Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So
On December 28th, high school sports were in full swing with some exciting matches. Let's dive into the highlights! In girls' hockey, Brayley Vandenberg shone brightly for Sartell-Sauk Rapids by scoring two goals against Hutchinson. The game ended 4-1. Forest Lake and Brainerd-Little Falls tied 2-2
In the world of the Internet of Things (IoT), choosing the right Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol is super important. This is because different applications need different services. In this paper, scientists introduced a new protocol called Energy Efficient and Group Priority MAC (EEGP-MAC). It
Ever heard of mitoNEET? It's a protein found in the outer layer of our cell powerhouses, the mitochondria. This protein wasn't always easy to spot, but it was first noticed when scientists used a special drug derivative to label it. They named it mitoNEET because it was found near mitochondria. But
Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to treating atrial fibrillation (AF). This advanced technique helps doctors navigate catheters more precisely and reduces radiation exposure during a procedure called radio-frequency catheter ablation
