Ever heard of the tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)? It's a big problem for tomato farmers worldwide, spread by tiny whiteflies called Bemisia tabaci. Scientists were curious about how this virus gets along so well with these insects. They found out that a protein in the virus, called C2, messes
Creating detailed surface phantoms of Chinese women of childbearing age is great, but they can't be used directly in Monte Carlo simulations. Instead, these surface phantoms have to be turned into voxel phantoms, which might lose some of their initial advantages. So, the goal of this study is to bui
Liver cancer is tough to treat, often forcing surgeons to remove large parts of the liver. This can lead to liver failure after surgery. A procedure called ALPPS, which stands for Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy, was invented to help. It aims to grow the l
Business travelers are a real treasure trove for airlines. They shell out up to four times more than the average traveler. They book their trips way in advance, prefer the most comfortable seats, and really appreciate solid reward programs. American Airlines learned this the hard way when they chang
Ever wondered how many K-wires make a difference in ACL surgery? Well, let's dive in! Patients with a re-torn ACL and a steep tibial slope (over 12°) often need a procedure called anterior tibial closing wedge osteotomy (ATCWO). While this helps lower failure rates in revision surgeries, it might sl
When it comes to knee replacements, there's been a lot of talk about whether personalized ones work better than the standard off-the-shelf kind. Doctors set out to compare the two, focusing on how well patients moved and functioned after surgery. They used a special score called the Forgotten Joint
Did you know that a particular type of knee surgery, posteromedial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (PMOWHTO), has been gaining attention? A recent study found that when combined with root repair, this surgery can work wonders for people with specific knee issues like varus-aligned medial meniscu
Barley, a key crop for animal feed, beer, and food, faces a big challenge: waterlogging. This stress can really slow down seed germination and hurt seedling growth. Scientists wanted to figure out how barley handles this. They studied two types of barley seeds under water stress: one tough (LLZDM) a
Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
