Ever wonder why some people have a harder time stopping themselves from eating? Well, it might have something to do with the way their brains get signals about hunger and fullness. Scientists studied what happens when changes, called variants, occur in a protein called MRAP2. This protein helps guid
Tech giant Apple is asking its investors to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This comes as other businesses and organizations face pressure to roll back similar initiatives following the 2023 U. S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. A conservative t
Lately, the spotlight is on the rising tension between the United States and China, especially regarding Taiwan. Some experts believe that China might take action by the year 2027. A significant concern is a potential blockade, which could quickly escalate into a full-blown war if the U. S. steps in
As the sun begins to rise at the J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, there's a big announcement from GSK plc. They're swooping in to acquire IDRx, a small biotech company based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. IDRx is known for their work on personalized treatments for a rare cancer called gastrointestin
These days, more Indigenous folks are living longer. Did you know that means more of them are facing dementia? But why? Well, it turns out that the health problems Indigenous Peoples have faced, like not getting proper care orfood, can make dementia more likely. Plus, there's some tough history that
Ever wondered what happens to the body of textile workers who are constantly exposed to dyes? A recent study in Egypt took a closer look at these workers to understand their health better. Researchers were curious about mutations, specific gene changes, and how these might affect the proteins in the
Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle
Ever wonder how the body fights off the fungus Candida albicans in the gut? This fungus can cause problems if it turns invasive, but our bodies have a way to keep it in check. Researchers used a special technique called immunoproteomics to find out what exactly our immune system targets in the fungu
In South Korea, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is stuck inside his heavily guarded residence. Why? Because investigators want to question him about a power grab. Things got tense on January 3 when dozens of investigators tried to enter the compound, but were blocked. Since then, supporters and op
Ever wondered how some tiny organisms like cyanobacteria protect themselves from too much light? Meet Orange Carotenoid Proteins (OCPs)! These water-soluble proteins are exclusive to cyanobacteria and play a big role in their survival. OCPs have two main parts, a light-sensitive sensor at the end (C
