Cancer treatments often involve powerful drugs that attack both cancerous and healthy cells. This lack of specificity can lead to serious side effects. Researchers have been exploring ways to make these treatments more precise, focusing on unique features of cancer cells. However, finding a reliable target has been tough. Now, scientists have taken a different approa...
Think you can't quite make out the lymphatic vessels in your zebrafish? It's a challenge that biologists know all too well. Normally, spotting subtle or varied shapes in these tiny creatures can be a daunting task that eats up a lot of time. We've all been there. It's frustrating to spend countless hours searching for patterns helpful to our research. This ...
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to make it safer for pregnant women to fight malaria, but their progress...
Imagine a world where gangs rule the prisons, and even the biggest drug cartels need their protection. That's the reality of the Mexican Mafia, also known as La eMe, a gang that started in Folsom Prison and spread like wildfire through California's prison system. This gang is no joke, dealing with extortion, arson, and drugs. They even have their own tax system, taki...
You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do a lot of damage to zebrafish brains. Here’s what happens: these tiny...
Brittle bone disorders, or FBDs, can cause people to break bones easily. Scientists are trying to figure out which genes are responsible for these conditions. One way they are doing this is by studying zebrafish. These tiny fish share many bone-building genes with humans. Researchers used a tool called CRISPR to mess with the genes in zebrafish embryos and see how it...
This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was packed with new computer monitors, but many were just minor updates from last year. However, a few really caught our attention. One of the highlights was LG's new 6K monitor, the UltraFine 32U990A. With a resolution of 6144×3456 pixels, it's a dream come true for professionals who need extra screen real est...
Can you imagine the mafia? Secret rituals, inductions, blood oaths—that was the New England Mafia once. But times have changed. The FBI’s Boston office has quietly shut down its organized crime unit, signaling a shift in power. The mafia, once a dominant force with generations of bosses, is now a shadow of its former self. High-profile busts and federal prosecutions ...
Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and checked their behavior and body changes after 10 minutes, 1 hour, and ...
"Mafia: The Old Country" developers aren't losing sleep over comparisons with "GTA 6. " They've been on different tracks for over two decades. In a chat with IGN, game director Alex Cox and president Nick Baynes of Hangar 13 explained that modern game development takes a lot of time. So, they're focusing on making the best "Mafia" game they can. The developers point...