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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Targeting Lipid Uptake and Synthesis for Better Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer (PCa) often becomes resistant to treatment, making it hard to cure. This type of cancer is linked to unusual lipid metabolism, which makes it tough to treat. Scientists have come up with a clever way to tackle this problem. They designed a tiny nanomachine called HA@CD36i-TR@siSCD1.

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: A Helping Hand from the U. S.

In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden revealed a substantial $2. 5 billion support package for Ukraine. This aid comes as the Ukrainian people bravely stand against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. The United States has been a leading voice in rallying global support for Ukra

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

From AIDs Trojan to Billion-Dollar Business: The Evolution of Ransomware

In the digital world, it's not just the good guys who evolve. Ransomware, a form of malware that locks your files and demands payment, has come a long way since its 1989 debut. Let’s dive into its history and future. It all started with a floppy disk scare. The “AIDs Trojan” was the first-known ran

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Georgia's Stormy Sunday: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Hey, Georgia! Are you ready for some wild weather this Sunday? The National Weather Service has called off a Tornado Watch that was supposed to last until 9 a. m. , but they've issued a new one for 20 counties, including Bryan and Bulloch, until 1 p. m. Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich warns that a str

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Dec 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving Energy by Linking Wastewater Plants

Do you know how wastewater plants work together to save energy? It's like having two factories side by side, sharing resources. In wastewater engineering, models called Activated Sludge Models (ASMs) help design and improve these plants. Recently, scientists created a system that connects a city's w

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Improving Safety: Boosting Reports of Anesthesia Incidents

You might not realize it, but not all anesthesia-related safety events are reported. These events can provide valuable insights for improving patient safety. After closely examining our current systems and comparing them to what's out there, we found that our hospital didn't have a reliable way to t

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Dec 29 2024SCIENCE

The Trailblazer: Laszlo Zaborszky's Journey in Neuroscience

Ever wondered how our brain remembered things or paid attention? Laszlo Zaborszky, a distinguished professor, has spent his career figuring that out. At 80, he's still inspiring young scientists. His big discovery? The basal forebrain, a tiny part of our brain, is crucial for learning and memory. It

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Dec 29 2024OPINION

The Shocking Murder of an Insurance CEO: What It Says About Healthcare in America

The recent murder of a top health insurance executive, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of anger among Americans. They're furious about high insurance costs and denied coverage. But why did it take such a dramatic event for people to pay attention? At a conference, leaders from Pfizer and Amazon d

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Dec 29 2024SCIENCE

Temperature's Impact on Bacteria in Mountain Streams

In mountain streams, temperature plays a big role in shaping the community of bacteria living in the sediment. While temperature and nutrients are important factors in oceans and lakes, their influence on mountain stream bacteria isn't well understood. Scientists studied the Taizicheng River, a high

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Beating PCP: Comparing Treatments for HIV Patients

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or PCP, is a severe lung infection that often affects people living with HIV (HIV+) who have weakened immune systems. The go-to treatment for PCP is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), even though it comes with some side effects. But is TMP-SMX really the best

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