People have been using a plant called Ligustrum lucidum in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Scientists have been paying a lot of attention to a part of this plant called FLL-P. This part of the plant has been changed in a lab to make it work better. This change is called acetylation. Th
People often wonder how hard they need to push themselves during workouts. The idea that the more intense the exercise, the better the results is interesting. But figuring out exactly how to measure this intensity is not straightforward. First, let's think about what exercise intensity means. It's
Antia Veal is a scientist with a story to tell. She's not just a professor at Quinsigamond Community College, teaching human biology to aspiring nurses. She's also a voice for change, speaking out about the need for more diversity in medical studies and the importance of accurate science communicati
A recent investigation has uncovered a surprising twist in the world of diabetes management. It seems that a widely used diabetes medication, metformin, might be interfering with the positive effects of regular physical activity. This finding is quite unexpected, as exercise is typically encouraged
A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma, or EHE, is a very rare type of cancer. It belongs to a group called sarcomas. What makes EHE unique is the gene changes it has: WWTR1-CAMTA1 or YAP1-TFE3 fusions. These changes can make the cancer behave in different ways. Sometimes it grows very slowly. Other time
Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c
Winter is here, and so are the sniffles. Everyone's looking for ways to stay healthy. Some people chug vitamin C, others chase sunlight. But what if the secret to a stronger immune system is hiding in your gut? Researchers found something interesting. A compound called Urolithin A might be a game-c
In the world of cutting-edge research, it's not just about having a fancy lab or a big team. The real game-changer is the power of GPUs. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, the minds behind the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), have made it clear that their focus is on expanding their computing powe
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. Over the years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment. But, there wasn't a clear plan for how to take care of patients after the surgery. This is where a group of experts stepped in. They decided to create a standard way to ma
