Meet Toxoplasma gondii, a tiny critter causing big problems. It infects both animals and humans, with cats being its main spreaders. When cats leave oocysts in their poop, it contaminates our surroundings. We eat, drink, or touch these contaminated things and bam! Toxoplasmosis. Scientists have dev
Star Trek fans and critics alike have weighed in on the latest installment featuring Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, and the verdict is not unanimous. After returning to the past in Star Trek: Section 31, Yeoh's performance is generally praised, but the film itself faces criticism for its tone a
The textile industry is big, really big. It's one of the main players since the industrial revolution. But with great power comes great responsibility, right? Unfortunately, this industry produces a lot of colored wastewater that's not good for our water sources. And guess what? Some of these dyes,
Have you ever wondered how fish survive in different types of water? Scientists have been studying this adaptation in Eurasian perch. They looked at the genes of perch from 42 different populations using whole-genome sequencing. By comparing individuals and pooled samples, they found over 2, 600 gen
Genomic sequencing is a powerful tool that can help figure out why some kids have certain health issues. But what do parents think about this process, especially when their kids are from groups that don't always get the best medical care? That’s what a group of five studies set out to discover. They
Silica is famous for its tiny holes, or pores. These pores can be as small as 5-10 nanometers. Understanding these pores is crucial because they can be used in many ways. In this study, scientists made silica with different methods, like using chemicals or tiny particles in the air. They then used s
Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as
Superbugs, or germs that are resistant to most medicines, are becoming a major threat, especially in hospitals. These places often see infections caused by these tough germs. That's where next-generation sequencing (NGS) comes into play. It's like a superhero tool that lets scientists understand the
Imagine waiting in a crowded airport, ready to board your flight, when suddenly you spot someone doing something downright nasty. This guy was clipping his toenails right there in the boarding area! One traveler was so grossed out that they posted a picture of it on Reddit. People were quick to com
Imagine this: a 22-year-old guy gets into a motorbike accident. Sounds normal, right? But here's where it gets interesting. He ends up with a rare fracture, one that's more common in kids aged 8 to 16. It's called an inferior patellar sleeve fracture, and it's not something you see every day. Docto
