Did you know that some antibodies in your body could be playing a sneaky role in recurrent pregnancy loss? Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) are often the culprits. Scientists are digging deeper to find out if these antibodies could be causing trouble with blood vessels in women who keep losing preg
Have you ever wondered how your brain remembers personal and famous people and places? Scientists are exploring this by turning memory into semantic vectors using language models. They asked participants to name their closest people and places, then asked questions about these memories. They recorde
Collagens are everywhere, from mammals to marine life like jellyfish. And we're talking about jellyfish collagen here, which is becoming quite popular due to its skin healing and immune boosting benefits. Scientists wanted to create tools to detect this special collagen, so they made four monoclonal
Let's dive into an interesting study that checked how adding different amounts of salt (ranging from 0 to 12. 5 parts per thousand) affects the structure, characteristics, and 3D-printing performance of a mix called rice starch-curdlan composite gel. This mix is like a type of jelly made from starch
A powerful storm, known as a bomb cyclone, has taken lives and caused a massive power outage in Washington and Seattle. With wind speeds reaching up to 77 mph, trees and power lines were toppled, leaving many homes without electricity. As the winds die down, a new threat emerges: heavy rain is expec
Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384
In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers
Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org
Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther
When dealing with vasodilatory shock, doctors often wonder if setting a lower mean arterial blood pressure target is better than a higher one. This question is crucial because it can impact the survival rate of critically ill adults in the first 90 days after treatment. To find an answer, researcher
