Imagine if we could predict how drugs might harm our nerves before they're even tested on people? That's what a new study is doing with a special system that mimics our body's tiny environments. Scientists used human nerve cells, grown from stem cells, and put them in a tiny structure called a micro
Have you ever heard of a tiny molecule that can trick cells into getting rid of bad proteins? Meet PROTACs, a fascinating concept in biotherapeutics. PROTAC stands for Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras. These clever molecules are designed to lure specific proteins and escort them to the cell's waste di
Ever wondered how doctors make sure your X-ray images are crystal clear? There's a little helper called an anti-scatter grid (ASG) that makes it happen. But how do they know if this grid is doing its job? Scientists have just discovered a cool new way to check it out, and it's much simpler than befo
Ever heard of blood pressure variability (BPV)? It's the ups and downs your blood pressure goes through daily. But how does this affect stroke patients who receive clot-busting treatment, also known as intravenous thrombolysis (IVT)? Not much is known about this, so a study was done to find out. Th
Back in 2006, Italy saw its first openly trans lawmaker, Vladimir Luxuria, face a brief bathroom ban in Parliament. This wasn't unique; a similar challenge happened to New Zealand's Georgina Beyer, the world's first trans lawmaker elected in 1999. Now, Sarah McBride, the first openly trans U. S. Con
Have you ever thought about how pets like dogs and cats can help us understand and treat human diseases? These furry friends are actually becoming important models in translational medicine. Unlike lab animals like mice and rats, pets naturally get diseases similar to humans, such as diabetes, cance
As years pass, our immune systems don't stay the same. They weaken, making it harder for older adults to fight off illnesses. Scientists call this "immunosenescence. " While vaccines are essential, they're not as effective for seniors. Researchers are digging into why this happens and how to fix it.
After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2
Moises A. Carreon is a name that echoes in the halls of scientific discovery. You might not know him by name, but his work has certainly touched your life. Ever wondered how membranes in water filters work? Moises is the guy who made those filters better. As a professor, he's spent years teaching an
Have you ever wondered who should monitor visitors at schools? Some secretaries in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 are saying it's not their job. Instead, they think security personnel should handle it. But the district disagrees. The issue surfaced at a recent board meeting. Linda Unda,
