Imagine a world where sunlight could be our secret weapon against pollution and superbugs. First, let's talk about the bad guys: superbugs. These are bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, making them tough to defeat. These nasty microbes are a big problem for our health and th
At first glance, tau and CPEB3 might seem like an unlikely duo. Tau is a protein that can go rogue and form harmful clumps in Alzheimer's disease. On the other hand, CPEB3 is essential for long-term memory and forms functional clumps to do its job. So, what happens when these two memory-related prot
"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l
Behind some key doors in DC, some things are happening that might surprise some people. Important people, we are talking about key senators who have the power to make or break things. It's all about choices for the president Trump. Two of his choices: Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. have b
Imagine your muscles are like a team. They need to communicate with your nerves to work properly. When disease strikes and causes muscle weakness, it could be a foul play by MuSK autoantibodies. They are like the bullies in the playground that disrupt the communication between nerves and muscles.
Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden
A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the
New York's Democratic voters are expressing their discontent with the current political landscape. They are angered by the status quo and are worried about the city's future. A recent survey by Honan Strategy Group revealed that 75% of Democratic primary voters believe the city is in a state of eme
South Asians and Europeans are two groups that have different lifestyles and diets. These differences can lead to different health outcomes. One interesting fact is that South Asians might be more likely to develop insulin resistance than Europeans. Insulin resistance is when the body doesn't respo
Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools
