Did you know that many kids with deafness get cochlear implants (CIs) to help them hear and learn better? But even with these helpful devices, some kids still struggle with reading and writing. Researchers are wondering if these struggles might be a sign of a specific learning disorder. They looked
Wheat farmers are facing a tough foe – the ever-evolving leaf rust fungus, Puccinia triticina. This tiny menace is attacking wheat crops globally, pushing scientists to find new ways to protect our crops. Enter the Siberian wild rye, Elymus sibiricus, a robust plant that might just have the secret t
Imagine having a part of your upper jaw removed because of a tumor. That's what happened to a 23-year-old woman. She had an ameloblastoma, a type of tumor that can damage your jawbone and even spread to your maxillary sinus. Doctors faced a big challenge: the area was scarred and stuck together, mak
These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the
Imagine you're waiting for a new liver or kidney, and you have HIV. Soon, your wait might get a bit shorter thanks to a new rule from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, announced recently, means that people living with HIV can receive organs from HIV-positive donors. This
People living with HIV who need a new kidney or liver have a new chance. The U. S. health officials just said that soon, they can get organs from donors who also have HIV. Before, this was only allowed in special research studies. Now, the change aims to help everyone waiting for an organ, both with
Did you know that plants might hold the key to battling cancer? Inside our bodies, there's a protein called cyclin-dependent kinase 13, or CDK13. It's part of a bigger family of proteins that help with important tasks like making RNA and controlling how genes are used. But sometimes, CDK13 can cause
Ever wondered how plants fight back against pests? In tea plants, a special chemical called (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate (3-HAC) plays a big role in defense. But how do these plants make and control this chemical? Scientists looked at what happens when leaves are eaten by a pest called Ectropis obliqua. Th
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, have their own genome. This genome works closely with the nucleus to manage crucial genes for energy production. One key process is splicing, where plant mitochondria cut and reconnect pieces of genetic material. This study looked at 25 of these splicing event
Imagine you're at a hospital, waiting for an MRI scan. Suddenly, you're told they need to check your implant for safety first. This can take ages, or even lead to the scan being canceled. That's what happens when hospitals follow the UK guidelines for MR safety, which say they should contact the imp
