Living up in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau can be tough on the skin. The sun's strong UV rays often cause damage, leading to redness, itching, and flaking. Scientists are exploring a new way to fix this problem: mixing sodium hyaluronate with human epidermal growth factor and injecting it just under th
Methylation is like a secret code that cells use to control important processes. The most common type is N6-methyladenosine (m6A), found in RNA. Methyltransferases add m6A, and demethylases remove it. The FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated protein) is a demethylase that can malfunction and cause d
Imagine this: Israeli spies tricking Hezbollah into using booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies. It sounds like a spy movie, right? Well, it actually happened. Two former Israeli intelligence agents shared the details of this daring operation with “60 Minutes. ” The plan started a decade ago with
Burt, the well-known saltwater crocodile who starred in the hit 1986 movie 'Crocodile Dundee, ' has died. Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived for many years, announced the news on social media. "It's tough to say goodbye to Burt, the iconic croc from the classic Australian film, " they posted. "He wa
In the third and final ODI between South Africa and Pakistan, the stage is set at Johannesburg's famous Wanderers Stadium on December 22. Pakistan has already taken charge of the series with two consecutive wins. Let's dive into what's in store for this crucial encounter. Pakistan started off stron
You know how important it is for people with end-stage kidney disease to manage their health well, especially if they're on maintenance hemodialysis. But unfortunately, many patients aren't doing as good a job as they could be. Researchers wondered if showing these patients educational videos might
In northern Peru’s Alto Mayo region, scientists made an exciting discovery: 27 new species, including a unique amphibious mouse and a peculiar "blob-headed" fish. Surprisingly, this biodiversity hotspot thrives despite high human population density and environmental pressures. The 38-day survey, led
You might have heard of online tools for mental health, like cognitive bias modification (CBM) for interpretation. These tools help you think about ambiguous situations in a less scary way, and you don't need a therapist. But many people stop using these tools early, which isn't great. We need new w
Imagine finding out that your family member's body was used for medical research without your knowledge. That's what happened to dozens of families who were shocked to learn from NBC News that their loved ones' bodies were studied and dissected after they passed away. These families thought their re
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of the health of our rivers? In Myanmar, researchers are using tiny river creatures called macroinvertebrates to monitor the quality of tropical rivers. These tiny guardians are like secret agents, giving clues about how clean or polluted the water is
