Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your saliva can tell a lot about your health? Especially if you have type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, scientists took a closer look at these microbes when diabetes meets different levels of gum disease. They found that the mix of microbes changes qui
Have you heard of a condition called cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (C-OPLL)? It’s a tricky neck problem where a ligament in the spine turns into bone. One way doctors treat this is with a surgery called anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF). But what
Imagine for a moment, the vibrant life of a passionate Russian ballet dancer, Vladimir Shklyarov. He was known as much for his artistry on stage as for his outspoken criticism against Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, suddenly plum
Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th
Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim
Ever wanted to test new updates before they hit the regular servers? The Public Beta Environment (PBE) in League of Legends is calling your name! Riot Games has made it easy for anyone to join. All you need is an active Riot account with no bans and at least Honor level three. How do you get starte
Marriott International's CEO, Anthony Capuano, recently shared some good news. Despite laying off over 800 corporate workers, he believes the company's business is solid. The hotel chain's growth is looking up, with a 3% increase in worldwide revenue per available room (RevPar) in the third quarter.
Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. A research team in Western Canada studied reports from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the speed of wildfire detection. They discovered that even if we report fires an hour earlier, the cost reduction for firefighting is minimal, around 0. 25%. T
What happens when people believe in conspiracy theories during crises? This study took a closer look at this question, focusing on Germany. Researchers used an experiment to see how different crisis scenarios, like health, economic, and security issues, affected people's attitudes towards others, or
Did you know that periodontitis, a common gum disease, might affect your brain? A study explored how this oral health issue impacts brain function in middle-aged and older folks with normal brain power. Researchers wanted to understand how gum disease alters brain connections. They discovered that e
