Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-
Patient organizations play a crucial role in health technology assessments (HTAs), particularly for ultra-rare diseases. But how much do their inputs really matter? A recent study dug into 15 NICE appraisals from January 2022 to August 2024. They found that patients mainly talked about the disease i
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is
CeeDee Lamb, a star player for the Cowboys, has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. The team announced that after further evaluations, Lamb's injury has worsened and he won’t be playing the final two games. The good news is that surgery is not needed, and he's expecte
Imagine a group of scientists trying to understand climate anxiety, but none of them use the same ruler. Weird, right? That's what's happening today. Scientists are measuring this worry in 12 different ways, with 119 symptoms spread across 57 categories. They don't match up well, and that makes unde
Research in orthopedics often overlooks the impact of sex and gender, which can lead to biased results. Experts gathered to discuss why this happens. Some roadblocks include lack of awareness about the need to consider sex and gender, confusion over the right terminology and stats methods, and insuf
Cervical cancer has been a major health concern for a long time. But thanks to advances in medicine, the way we manage it is constantly changing. Let's dive into the latest updates. First, there's better screening. We're using new tests that are more accurate. These tests are helping us catch cervi
Did you know that the central Mediterranean Sea's surface temperatures have been fluctuating for millions of years? Scientists have reconstructed a detailed record of these temperature changes, known as sea surface temperatures (SSTs), using tiny sea creatures called G. ruber and their fossilized sh
Scientists have found a hidden superpower in a type of grass called Thinopyrum. This grass can help wheat plants tough it out against rust diseases, drought, and still keep their yields steady. The key is a special swap between two parts of the grass' DNA. This swap, called a chromosome translocatio
Imagine growing up with one side of your face noticeably larger than the other— this is what congenital infiltrating lipomatosis does to young people. This rare disorder has baffled scientists for years, but recent discoveries are uncovering its secrets. The key seems to lie in the PIK3CA gene, whic
