Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha
For a long time, scientists have been studying how well people can identify criminals from lineups. They usually set up a fake crime and then show people a lineup of photos to see if they can pick out the "culprit. " Researchers created something new called the Eyewitness Lineup Identity (ELI) datab
Brain inflammation, a significant factor in neurodegenerative diseases, is managed by tiny immune cells called microglia. These cells can be pro-inflammatory (M1) or anti-inflammatory (M2). We know that human stem cells from umbilical cords (hUCMSCs) can release substances that reduce inflammation.
Dr. Smith knows that growing new heart tissue in the lab is tricky. One challenge is making sure the tiny scaffolds that support the cells have the right shape. They should mimic the native heart's structure, like the way muscle fibers line up. Recently, Dr. Smith and their team tried something new
Did you know that sheep in the Zaporizhzhya region have a tiny, unwanted dance partner? It's a worm called Haemonchus contortus, and it loves to invade sheep's stomachs. Scientists from Lviv and Poltava studied this worm's behavior over five years. They found that a whopping 66. 36% of sheep were in
You've likely heard about GLP-1 medications and their benefits for weight control, diabetes, and heart health. But there's more to these drugs than meets the eye. A recent study dived into their surprising additional perks, like potentially lowering the risk of substance abuse, mental health issues,
Scientists have been exploring how different sensors can help in the diagnosis and treatment of common cancers like breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate. By diving into research articles from 1991 to 2021, they found that biosensors are crucial in all these types of cancer. Electrochemical sensors
Did you know that the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) plays a big role in a mare's fertility? This hormone, produced by granulosa cells, shows how many growing follicles are in an ovary. A recent study looked into this hormone in Lipizzaner broodmares. The study involved 23 mares, ranging from 6 to 24
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common problem for college athletes, especially those who run long distances like cross-country and track runners. Surprisingly, not much research has been done to figure out if these injuries happen more at certain times of the year, or if different parts of the bo
Ohio State's road to the national title was nothing short of impressive. The Buckeyes earned 11 spots on the CBS Sports All-College Football Playoff (CFP) team, with six of those selections on defense. Their dominance in the trenches allowed them to control the game, protect their quarterback, and d
