Imagine a world where technology, research, academic journals, and social media join forces to push the boundaries of microbiome and One Health research. Welcome to the iMeta Conference 2024, where these four key components work together like a well-oiled machine. First, let's talk about the drivin
Early-stage breast cancer patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) tumors face a big challenge: disease recurrence. This kind of cancer is diverse and tricky to manage because a quarter of these patients will see their disease come b
In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps
You might think that intelligence tests are the same for everyone, but have you ever wondered if they work differently for people with health issues? That's what researchers looked into with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and adults with a heart condition called d-tr
Actor Jon Hamm has been quite the busy bee in 2024, with roles in Landman, The Morning Show, Fargo, and more. Recently, he appeared on CNN's New Year's Eve special with Andy Cohen, where they chatted about Jon's packed schedule. Cohen playfully called him the "male Nicole Kidman, " and Jon laughed i
As a new year rolls in, it's time to dive into some awesome games! Sure, January is often a breather before the big releases in February, but that doesn't mean there's nothing exciting to play. Let's check out what's on the gaming calendar for January 2025. From Spider-Man 2 on PC to lesser-known Pl
You've probably heard that sudden high blood sugar levels can be bad news, especially for people with heart problems. This is called stress hyperglycemia, and it's been linked to bad short-term outcomes in people with heart issues. But what about the long term? Does stress hyperglycemia also affect
The second season of the popular Korean series 'Squid Game' has already made waves on Netflix. In just four days after its Dec. 26 premiere, the show racked up a whopping 68 million views worldwide. This is a new record for Netflix, beating the previous week-one record set by 'Wednesday' in November
Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here
Scientists are exploring a new angle in the mystery of brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These diseases often show up late in life and cause problems with how your brain works. Both diseases have something in common: they cause your brain to get inflamed. So far, some studies have hi
