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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Fighting HIV: The Female Genital Tract's Role

The female genital tract (FGT) is a complex and varied environment. This complexity makes it challenging to develop HIV medications that can effectively prevent the virus. The FGT is home to a diverse range of hormones and microbes. These factors can influence how well HIV prevention drugs, like PrE

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Furry Mice: A Step Toward Bringing Back Woolly Mammoths

Scientists have made a big leap in bringing back the woolly mammoth. They have created mice with thick, woolly fur, similar to what woolly mammoths had. This fur helped the mammoths survive the cold during the last Ice Age. The scientists used advanced genetic engineering techniques to modify specif

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

How Spin Can Mislead in Knee Injury Studies

The world of knee injury research isn't always as straightforward as it seems. When it comes to studies on the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) for treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, there's a sneaky issue called spin. Spin is when researchers

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Mammoth Mice: A Furry Step Towards De-Extinction

Scientists have created a mouse with mammoth-like fur. This is part of a bigger plan to bring back the woolly mammoth. The company behind this is using a technology called CRISPR. They found genes in mice that are similar to those in mammoths. Then, they edited the mouse embryos to have these genes.

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Opossum Feeding Facts: What Works and What Doesn't

Laboratory opossums, specifically Monodelphis domestica, play a big role in biomedical research. Keeping them healthy and happy means feeding them right. So, what's the best way to do that? Researchers looked into how opossums interact with their food and how different feeding methods affec

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Keeping Pets Healthy: The Smart Way to Use Antibiotics

Antibiotics are powerful tools in keeping our furry friends healthy. But, using them too much or in the wrong way can cause big problems. This is especially true in Singapore, where pets like cats and dogs are common. The issue is that overuse of antibiotics can lead to something called antimicrobia

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

TB Hotspots: Uncovering Nepal's Environmental Links

Nepal is grappling with a significant health issue. Every year, around 70, 000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) emerge in the country. That's a lot of people affected by a preventable and curable disease. In 2022 alone, the incidence rate was 229 cases per 100, 000 people. This is a stark reminder tha

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Pustular Psoriasis in Germany?

Pustular psoriasis is a severe skin condition that can be life-threatening. It's not as common as other skin issues, and it's chronic, meaning it sticks around for a long time. In Germany, figuring out how many people have this condition is tricky. This is because the data available isn't always rel

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Mar 01 2025CRYPTO

Crypto ATMs: The New Scam Hotspots

Imagine this: You walk into a gas station, and there's a shiny new machine promising quick crypto buys. Sounds convenient, right? Well, think again. These crypto ATMs have become hotspots for scams, with victims losing thousands in a single visit. The problem is so bad that Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin

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Mar 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dive into the Weekend: Movies Making Waves

This weekend, movie fans have a lot to look forward to. "Last Breath" is the talk of the town, already making a splash with $1 million from previews. This thriller, featuring Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu, follows two deep-sea divers on an intense adventure. It's set to hit theaters wide this weekend

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