Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the
Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar
Imagine having a tiny superhero helmet that tracks your sleep and reveals its mighty powers. Scientists did just that with 142 people, using small devices to monitor their sleep patterns. The results? Great sleep makes us happier, wiser in our decisions, and more likely to trust and help others. Kno
Ever thought about how to fix a bad marriage? Well, let's talk about a puzzle called "Reaching Stable Marriage via Divorces" or DivorceSM for short. This riddle asks if you can start with a not-so-great marriage match and end up with a stable one by just allowing divorces. You see, stable marriages
These tiny packages, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are making waves in medicine. They come from brain cells and are being studied as a treatment option. Scientists want to make sure they can collect lots of these EVs safely and effectively. One method they're looking at is monolith chromatogr
Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr
Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Mental health is a complex topic, and scientists are constantly searching for new ways to understand and treat it. One exciting area of research involves tiny particles called microRNAs and extracellular vesicles. These little guys play a big role in how our cells communicate. Imagine microRNAs as
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires on January 14. That’s when he can start talking to other teams about coaching jobs. But will the Cowboys let him interview early? Owner Jerry Jones might want to keep the spotlight on the Cowboys during the playoffs, so he could delay McCarthy's inte
Imagine the surprise of a worker digging in a quarry in southern England. Instead of just clay, they found something extraordinary - a dinosaur highway! Over 200 tracks were discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, dating back an impressive 166 million years. A team of scientists from the un
