Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a tenacious disease that targets the rectum and colon. But here's a surprising fact: the rectal environment plays a crucial role in triggering relapses. So, why is this the case? Researchers dived into this question in a two-step study. They compared gene activities in the
Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and c
Scientists have come up with a new way to detect harmful substances like chloramphenicol (CP) and furazolidone (FZ) in food, using a special sensor made from carbon paste. This sensor is modified with a chemical called Fmoc-Pro-Phe-OMe, which scientists have carefully characterized using advanced to
In Passaic County, New Jersey, an alarming trend is unfolding in schools: students are skipping classes way too often. This problem, called chronic absenteeism, is something experts are trying to understand better. They looked at data from the New Jersey Department of Education and used a tool calle
Alderman Gilbert Villegas recently sent a letter to Illinois state authorities, expressing concerns about school board members' involvement in ongoing teacher contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The letter, delivered to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Superintendent T
Irish star Conor McGregor is no stranger to business ventures. He's dabbled in everything from whiskey to clothing lines. But what's next for 'The Notorious'? He's making waves in the music industry with his new record label, Greenback Records. This isn't just another side gig—McGregor is aiming to
Boy's hockey saw exciting wins with Little Falls crushing Rock Ridge 4-1 and Morris-Benson falling to River Lakes 3-2 in overtime. Girls' hockey had a thrilling game where Sartell-Sauk Rapids lost to North Shore 2-1 in OT. In boys' basketball, North Branch and Big Lake had a high-scoring game with N
When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious
You know that feeling when you're really bothered by noise? Like when traffic zooming by your house keeps you up at night? Well, scientists have been looking into how that noise annoyance might be connected to tinnitus, which is that weird ringing in your ears. Were you aware that while we know nois
Ever wondered if flowers could help moms with premature babies? A recent study dived into this question. It tested a flower remedy called Five-Flower essence on mothers of preemies to see if it could lower their stress levels. The study was a big deal because it was a randomized controlled trial, wh
