When COVID-19 hit, nursing students faced a challenge: how to learn and connect while stuck at home. Clever teachers had an idea – why not explore the world from the living room? They used a tool called the Cultural Blueprint to dive into different cultures and health issues. This wasn't just a way
Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward sy
Imagine a group of scientists from Taiwan and mainland China working together on a fascinating project. Since 1996, they've been exploring the world of neutrinos and astro-particle physics. Now, they're gearing up for an exciting experiment at Taiwan's Nuclear Power Station II. The plan? Use a 600 k
Ever wondered what causes gout, that painful arthritis flare-up? It's all about uric acid, and a crucial enzyme called xanthine oxidase (XO). Picture XO as a little worker in our bodies, responsible for producing uric acid from purines like hypoxanthine and xanthine in the final steps of a process c
Imagine a world where your urine can tell tales about what you've been drinking. That's precisely what scientists in Spain aimed to uncover. They explored how regular wine consumption affects human urine, using two methods: targeted and untargeted metabolomics. This wasn't your everyday questionnair
2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On
Have you ever wondered how scientists sort out massive amounts of data from health tests? They usually use something called mass spectrometry, which helps break down complex biological samples. However, this process can be slow and tricky, making it tough to study big groups of people. Enter PeakMei
Ever thought about what happens when your liver gets too much fat? That's what we call metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It's like your liver is collecting extra fat it doesn't need. This can lead to serious problems later. But guess what? You can actually help your liver by making s
Ever heard of a fungus that can both harm and help plants? Well, meet Bipolaris sorokiniana! This fungus produces special chemicals called sesquiterpenoids, which have unique effects on plants. Scientists found these chemicals by using a clever method called molecular networking. They discovered nin
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for lung adenocarcinoma, but it has its limitations. So, scientists are looking into how it affects our body's defense system. They studied cells from nine patients who either had surgery or chemotherapy before surgery. They found that chemotherapy changes how immu
