The world of medicine is always on the hunt for new ways to help the human body. There is an interesting case of scientists working with what can be described as a vaccine. This unique vaccine is made from what they call a "HIV envelope glycoprotein (Env) immunogens. " by stabilising it which is
Let's talk about a tough condition called Scleroderma, specifically the kind that affects the lungs. People with this trouble often get medicines to try and control it. To find out which drugs work best, researchers looked at four commonly used medicines: tocilizumab, rituximab, mycophenolate mofeti
Xtalpi, a Hong Kong-listed company, is making waves in the tech world. It started with a bang in 2016. Wen Shuhao, the company's cofounder and chairman, and his team participated in a blind test. The challenge was to predict the 3D structure of molecules. These molecules show how effective a drug ca
Imagine AI in endoscopy as a student learning from textbooks. For AI, learning from clean, consistent textbook images is like a breeze. Now, picture the endoscopy clinics where these AI systems are used. These clinics don't always have the same image settings. This difference can cause AI to miss im
The annual World NTD Day on January 30th is a big deal. It's a day dedicated to the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). It’s not just about awareness; it’s a call to action. It’s about "Unite. Act. Eliminate. " These diseases are a problem worldwide, affecting millions of people. The
Celiac disease is a common immune system issue in the gut. It pops up in kids and shows up with special antibodies that don't like something called transglutaminase 2. First things first, these antibodies are like the body's alarm system going off. Kids often have celiac disease right in
Why do we worry about infectious diseases in young people? After all, kids are pretty resilient. First, lets talk about what these kids know. They've heard about germs, and they understand that they can get sick. But the knowledge is basic and somewhat vague they know germs are out there, b
The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went t
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
Questions about what shoes to wear while running endless streets for hours. , Long-distance runners have been asked for their thoughts on the matter before. Don't get any ideas, young people aren't told to go out into the streets and start running flat out. The debate centers on different types of
