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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Wake Up to Tralokinumab: Your Secret Weapon

Did you know there's a new player in town for managing atopic dermatitis (AD)? Tralokinumab is a medicine that works by targeting a key inflammatory pathway. Now, the big question was how well it works on different parts of the body. A group of 129 patients with moderate-to-severe

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Feb 11 2025EDUCATION

Mixing It Up: Teaching Without Boundaries

Combining different fields of study could present exciting changes in norms of higher ed in classrooms around the world. Programs that cross multiple fields aren't new, but there's still a lot we don't know about the best ways to weave these disciplines together. This piece zeroes in on the latest

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Anglerfish Adventure: Monster fish takes shallow water surprise trip to the Canary Islands

Whoa! Imagine a creature from a deep, dark and cold ocean super zone swimming near the top of the water - this is exactly what scientists experienced off the coast of Africa. This creature was named the "black seadevil. " This particular fish, known as Melanocetus johnsonii, generally hails from 650

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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Pixel 9a: Goodbye Camera Bar, Hello New Look

Google has been teasing changes to its camera design for its upcoming Pixel 9a. This mid-range smartphone is getting a lot of attention for ditching the old camera bar. This move was spotted in leaked case designs. The case images, which are likely official, show the camera cutout on the left. And

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Dangers of Lake Victoria's Fishermen

Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake and is a vital source of food and income for many communities. It is home to countless artisanal fishers who brave its waters daily. These fishers face many challenges and risks. Researchers wanted to know more about these risks and how they impact the lives

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Hidden Links: Medications During Pregnancy and Childhood Cancer

Researchers have set their sights on a critical question: Do medications taken during pregnancy impact the risk of childhood cancer? This is a big deal because, in wealthy countries, cancer is a major cause of death in kids. The problem is that we don't have much information on how in-utero medicati

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unusual sighting of black wolves in a Polish forest

In the lush, green forests of Poland, a rare sight caught the eye of wildlife researchers. First, a camera was set up to keep an eye on beavers. But instead of flipping, beavers it picked up wolves. Two black wolves, with fur as dark as night, that researchers say are likely siblings. So the camera

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Feb 09 2025LIFESTYLE

What's Up with the Stars Today?

On the 9th of February, 2025, we dive into the mysteries of what's happening above. The stars are aligning and bringing their unique vibes to each zodiac sign. Let's explore what the future holds for all of us. The stars are not just distant lights in the night sky. They impact our

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Neuregulin 1-ErbB4: The Brain's Secret Messenger

ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Guardians of Plant Health

Ever wondered how plants fight off diseases? A small, mighty protein called LTP is a part of the plant's defense system. One particular type of LTP found in a wild tobacco plant, called LTP-VASCULAR TISSUE SIZE, or NbLTPVAS, has a special job. First, this protein is present everywhere in the plant,

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