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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Kidney Transplant Access: A Southeast Struggle

Did you know that the Southeastern United States has some of the lowest kidney transplant rates in the country? It's true. And it's not just about numbers. There are big differences in who gets these life-saving procedures based on race and money. To tackle this, a study called RaDIANT was launched

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Dec 13 2024OPINION

Nativity Scenes in Public: A Look at the Legal Journey

Every December, you’ll see twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and maybe even a nativity scene in town squares. For many years, these scenes were common, but some people think they shouldn’t be allowed in public places. The U. S. has a long history of religious displays during the holidays. However,

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

Narrowing Down Yeast Cells for Better Screening

Yeast display is a popular tool in finding antibodies and engineering proteins. It uses yeast cells, which can be screened with a method called fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). This helps in selecting from a pool of genes. However, yeast cells have a wider range of sizes compared to mamma

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Understanding FCD Lesions in the Brain: A Closer Look

Scientists set out on a mission to classify lesions known as focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) in the insulo-opercular region of the brain. This brain area, located deep within the brain structure, can be tricky. The study's goal was to map the exact spots and extents of these FCD lesions and understan

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Dec 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Raspberry Pi's New Keyboard Computer: A Powerful Upgrade!

Raspberry Pi has just launched a new version of its compact computer-in-a-keyboard, known as the Raspberry Pi 500. This upgraded model comes with improved features and performance from the Raspberry Pi 5 microcomputer, which was introduced last September. The Raspberry Pi 500 is now available, start

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Yeast Cells and Single Molecules: A New Way to Study Sticky Situations

Scientists have come up with a clever method to compare how yeast cells stick together on a large scale with how strongly individual molecules hold on. They used yeast surface display to show off their molecular catch, like a tiny, living display board. By spinning a glass covered in sticky stuff ar

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Upcoming Smart Display: What to Expect

Ever wondered what a HomePod with a screen might look like? Well, it might not arrive until the third quarter of 2025, according to an Apple supply chain analyst named Ming-Chi Kuo. Previously, the release was rumored for March 2025. This new smart display is expected to have a screen size of about

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's Up with the iPhone 17 Pro's Display?

You might still be enjoying your iPhone 16, but the tech world is already buzzing with rumors about the iPhone 17. One thing’s for sure, the Pro models might get a Sweet display upgrade! A well-known leaker has tweeted about a new display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This stuff could make your ba

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

New iPhone 17: A Slimmer, More Efficient Display?

The next iPhone might be packing a new kind of display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This isn't just about making the screen look prettier; it's about making the phone last longer and perform better. Imagine a battery that doesn't guzzle power as fast and a screen that's tougher than ever. Sounds

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Nov 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Space with Samsung Frame TV: Black Friday Bargain

This Black Friday, give your home a stylish upgrade with the Samsung 55-Inch Class The Frame Series TV. Originally priced at $1497. 99, you can now snag it for $897. 99, saving you a cool $600. This isn't just any TV; it's a blend of technology and art. With a customizable frame and Art Mode, it tur

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