Scientists have been looking into the role of KRAS variants in biliary tract cancers. These cancers include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (EHC), and gallbladder adenocarcinoma (GB). The study aimed to find out how common these KRAS variants are and if they af
San Francisco 49ers coach Chris Foerster and his wife Michelle shared a long journey together. They had been married for nearly four decades and raised three children: Kathleen, Jake, and Micah. Michelle wasn't just a supportive wife; she was also a dedicated nurse, caring mother, and community pill
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far
Ever pondered how to rev up AI applications? Meet Parrot, a fresh system with a unique approach. Unlike many public AI services that zoom in on single tasks, Parrot steps back to see the bigger picture. This helps AI applications run more smoothly. The secret? Parrot's Semantic Variables. Think of t
Did you know that plants have tiny powerhouses called organelles? And these powerhouses come in different forms, called plasmotypes. Scientists have been studying a small plant called Arabidopsis thaliana to see how these variations affect photosynthesis. They found that the genetic diversity among
In the heart of Albania, wine production has been booming due to the growing fascination with native grape varieties like Kallmet, Shesh i zi, Shesh i bardhe, and Cerruje. These grapes produce wines with distinctive tastes and are widely planted. A recent study explored how the region and the year o
Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you can only see the colors on the pieces. Scientists have found a clever trick to figure out the shape of these pieces using the color pattern. This is like understanding the Burns-Epstein invariant of a spherical CR homology sphere using its holonomy re
Imagine you're trying to figure out how different cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple move together. You look at their prices from January 2016 to December 2021, including the crazy time of the crypto crash and the pandemic. You use a special tool called the Generalized Aut
Did you know that adults who've had a stroke and seem to be doing well are actually at the highest risk of falling? It might seem counterintuitive, but it's true. These folks are often more mobile and have mild motor issues, which makes their fall risk higher. The problem is, we don't have great way
Ever wondered how much a simple blood draw can tell about an athlete? Scientists are looking into whether the way blood is collected affects what's found in an Athlete Biological Passport. This passport is basically a record of an athlete's biological details, like blood values, which can help catch
