Ever wondered how cells work together to shape an organism? During animal development, cells undergo processes like convergent extension, which changes the shape of tissues. While we know how genes drive this process on a large scale, we're still figuring out how individual cells control it locally.
Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body fight cancer? Well, let's talk about a special protein called Bestrophin-4 (BEST4). This protein is part of a family that helps control the flow of calcium and chloride in our cells. Scientists have found that BEST4 is really important in mature
People often talk about how digital mental health tools are helpful. But what really matters to those who use them? A recent study dug into that question, focusing on what users think about digital and traditional ways to manage depression. The researchers wanted to know more than just if these too
Recent events have sparked a storm in Russia after the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces. The incident occurred on December 17 in Moscow, and since then, two key points have emerged. First, Ukrainian intelligence has c
In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Hey there, something interesting is happening in Fairfax County! The NAACP is throwing a party, but this isn't your usual get-together. The chat is all about this proposed entertainment complex in Tysons, you know, the one with a casino and all kinds of fun stuff. The talk is set for January 7, 2025
Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is
In the heart of Moscow, a deadly bombing unfolded: a top Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed. Kirillov, who led Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was accused by Ukraine of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops. The bomb, hidden in an el
Former President Donald Trump has recently spoken out against President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump labeled the move as "stupid" and expressed frustration that his incoming administration wasn't consulted before the decisi
Imagine this: You're digging in your garden, expecting to find nothing but dirt and roots, and suddenly, you unearth something extraordinary! This happened to a man in upstate New York. He wasn't looking for fossils, but that's exactly what he found. It all started with two large teeth, which he in
