Multiple myeloma (MM) is a tricky disease to diagnose and track with imaging. One of the best tools doctors have is FDG PET/CT, but it's not always easy to read the results. The bone marrow can show all sorts of patterns, making it hard for doctors to agree on what they see. This can make it tough t
California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v
Theresa Nist, a 71-year-old from "Golden Bachelor, " is getting a lot of attention from much younger men since her split from Gerry Turner. She's been receiving direct messages on Instagram from guys who are younger than her son. Nist finds this surprising and says these young men keep trying, even
Imagine you're trying to understand how particles interact in a complex system. This is what many-body theory deals with, and it's tough! The problem is, these interactions involve lots of different frequencies, which can clog up your computer's memory. Scientists often use a method called numerical
In the late 1920s, American writer William Seabrook teamed up with famed photographer Man Ray to create some unusual photos. One set featured Seabrook pretending to have S/M interactions with Lee Miller. Another set was like living paintings of Seabrook's strange fantasies. There were also portraits
Trichinella spiralis parasites are sneaky. They trick muscle cells into becoming "nurse cells, " feeding and protecting them. Medicines like verapamil, used for other health issues, might mess with this clever plan. Scientists tested verapamil, ivermectin (IVM), and both together against these paras
You know how plants have tiny pores on their leaves called stomata? These pores help plants breathe, but they also play a part in protecting them from pathogens. Interestingly, light can control how these stomata open and close. Blue or strong red light, for example, makes the pores open wider. Whil
Purifying large biotherapeutic entities like viral coat proteins and mRNA is tougher than handling smaller products. These huge molecules struggle to reach binding sites in regular chromatographic media. However, size exclusion chromatography (SEC) offers a potential solution by isolating them in th
Recently, two more cases of bird flu have been reported in California's San Joaquin County. These cases involved farmworkers who had contact with infected animals. The good news is that both individuals are recovering from mild symptoms. In total, California has seen 34 confirmed cases. Officials a
Chronic urticaria, a skin condition that causes hives and swelling for over six weeks, can be a real pain. It’s tough on quality of life and often needs long-term treatment. One such treatment is omalizumab, but it’s pricey, making it hard to access in countries with high healthcare costs. Researche
