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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

How Arabidopsis Stops Making New Blood Vessels When Hurt

Plants have a fascinating ability to create new vessels after being damaged, right? They can even do this when attacked by bad guys that steal their food! Scientists in Germany wanted to find out what helps or hinders this process, so they looked for genes in Arabidopsis mutants that changed how new

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Polypill's Journey: From Heart Disease to Heart Failure

For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Saif Ali Khan in Hospital After Home Intruder Attack

Early Thursday morning, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was injured in a knife attack at his home in Mumbai. It happened around 2:30 a. m. when Khan encountered an intruder. The 54-year-old actor was stabbed multiple times, with one injury close to his spine. Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital where

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Checking In: How Patient Feedback Shapes Heart Care

Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Uninvited Guest: Sea Bream Spotted in Taiwan Waters

In late November 2024, scientists made an exciting yet concerning discovery near Keelung Port, northern Taiwan. Two adult specimens of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) were found at a depth of roughly 20 meters. This is the first time this Mediterranean fish has been spotted in the northwestern Pa

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

The Eaton Fire: A Small Business's Sudden Shutdown

Imagine building a successful business for years, only to have it reduced to ashes in a matter of hours. That's the reality for restaurant owners Paul Rosenbluh and Monique King. They were miles away, finalizing another business deal, when the Eaton Fire tore through their beloved diner, Fox's Resta

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

James Woods' Home Survives LA Wildfires: A Miracle?

In a surprising turn of events, actor James Woods has discovered that his house in Los Angeles is still standing, despite earlier indications that it had burned down in the recent wildfires. Woods shared the news on social media, calling it a “miracle. ” He returned to his neighborhood to find his h

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

A War Photo Redefines Ukrainian Identity

Imagine a photo from the heart of Ukraine's conflict: soldiers dressed in armor, chuckling and smoking around a simple table. This photo, unlike the usual war images filled with cannon fire and pain, has captured Ukraine’s attention and praise. The photo, taken in late 2023 by French photographer Ém

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

How Gender and Culture Impact Heart Health Habits Worldwide

You might know that taking care of your heart is vital, right? But did you know that being a man or a woman, and how your culture sees you as male or female, can affect how well you follow healthy habits? For instance, some people might find it harder to stick to a healthy diet or exercise regularly

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

Growing Epithelial Cells with Invasin: A New Way to Expand Organoids

Ever wondered how to keep epithelial cells growing for a long time? Scientists found that a protein called Invasin, produced by a type of bacteria called Yersinia, can help. This protein works by activating something called integrin, which helps cells stick together and grow. When integrated into a

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