The Catholic Church has lost its leader, Pope Francis, at the age of 88. Francis, originally Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was born in Argentina and became the first pope from the Americas. He was elected in 2013, taking the name Francis in honor of the 13th-century Italian monk. His papacy was marked by s
There is a noticeable gap in the number of women in orthopedic surgery. This is true all over the world. The number of female medical students is rising. Yet, few women choose to specialize in orthopedics. This is a puzzle. Why is this happening? Is it because of the nature of the work? Or is it due
The fungus Diaporthe Z1-1N is a big problem for kiwifruit growers. It is the main cause of soft rot disease in kiwifruit. This fungus produces enzymes called pectinases, which break down the fruit's cell walls. These enzymes are more active than others the fungus produces, like cellulases. To unders
Cancer treatments often face a big problem: not enough targets to hit. Scientists have found a clever way to create more targets on cancer cells. They use special sugars to build chemical groups on cell membranes. This trick is called metabolic glycoengineering. It helps make cancer cells more v
Wolbachia bacteria are incredibly common. They live inside the cells of more than half of all insect species. These tiny invaders can stop pathogens from multiplying and spread quickly among insect populations. This makes them a key player in efforts to control diseases spread by mosquitoes. The mor
Schizophrenia treatment has long focused on easing symptoms, often overlooking the daily struggles patients endure. This is especially true for those in the early stages of the disease. While there's no agreed-upon definition of functional recovery for these patients, many healthcare providers find
Easter is a big deal. It is a holiday that brings people together all over the world. This year, something special happened. People from the East and the West celebrated Easter on the same day. This doesn't happen often. It only occurs every three to four years. It is a rare event that shows how dif
The Boston Marathon is set to kick off on a Monday, with weather that's perfect for running. The day will start cool, with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, but it will warm up nicely by noon, reaching the mid-50s. By afternoon, temperatures will climb to the upper 50s to low 60s, with light
Drugs are designed to heal, but sometimes, they can harm. This is especially true when it comes to idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury, or iDILI. This condition is tricky. It does not affect everyone who takes a certain medication. It is unpredictable. It can cause serious health problems. It ca
The Boston Marathon is back, and it's bigger than ever. This year, over 30, 000 runners will hit the streets of Boston. Among them are some famous faces from sports, TV, and other fields. They're all there for different reasons—some for personal goals, others for charity, and many just for the thril
