Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. It is known for causing movement problems. One thing that happens in Parkinson's is that iron builds up in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra (SN). But how this iron changes over time and how it affects other things in the brain
Brain cancer is tough to beat. Doctors use special tools to fight it. One tool is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It zaps cancer with precise radiation. But sometimes, the brain swells around the tumor. This swelling is called perilesional edema (PLE). Does PLE make the treatment less effective? R
Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c
The Vegas Golden Knights made a big move this summer. They got Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, they gave up Nicolas Roy. Marner is a star player. He has been with Toronto for nine years. He has scored a lot of points. Last season, he had 102 points. That was the most on his tea
The Houston Rockets have been busy this offseason. They started by trading for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star who will turn 37 in September. Durant had a solid season last year, averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Rockets also signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal an
The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked in their superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a massive four-year, $285 million contract extension. This deal makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history on an annual basis. It's a big move that shows the Thunder are all in on building a winning team ar
In the rocky landscapes of southwest China, water is on the move. It carries more than just moisture. It also moves harmful stuff like mercury, thallium, and arsenic. These toxic elements are found in the soil. They come from different places. Some come from rocks breaking down. Others come from the
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on most of Jalen Ramsey's hefty salary in 2025. This comes after a trade that sent the star cornerback from Miami to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins are chipping in a bit, paying $3 million on top of the $4 million they already gave him this year. That leaves the Ste
Jaren Jackson Jr. is set to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies for a long time. He and the team are close to finalizing a big contract. This deal is worth $240 million over five years. It includes an option for Jackson to leave in the final year. The contract adds four more years to his current deal.
Mitch Marner is now a Vegas Golden Knight. This happened because of a special trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner agreed to stay with Vegas for a long time. He will earn $12 million every year for the next eight years. Vegas gave up Nicolas Roy to get Marner. Roy is a good player, but he is
