Do you know that muscles can store fat? Inside muscle cells, there's intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) and outside, it's called extramyocellular lipid (EMCL). Then, there's fat between muscles, known as intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT). Scientists think these fats play a role in energy production in
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been making some big claims about taking over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But hold on a second, says a conservative writer. They think it's all just a show. Dace Potas, the head of Lone Conservative, a big conservative student publication in Am
Proteins are like tiny building blocks in our bodies, and sometimes they misfold and clump together, forming structures called fibrils. This is what happens in a disease called amyloidosis. Scientists are looking into how pluronics, like F68 and F127, affect this process. Using special tools, they'v
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the duo behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have a big promise: slash $2 trillion from the federal budget. They've got their eyes on some big targets like the IRS, Department of Education, and even Social Security payments. But experts are skeptical.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In
Amy Slaton, known from the reality show "1000-Lb. Sisters, " recently took a plea deal. This happened after a strange incident at a Tennessee zoo last September. While visiting the Tennessee Safari Park, Slaton was bitten by a camel. The Crockett County Sheriff's Department came to help and noticed
Scientists have long known the warning signs, or "red flags, " that might point to a hereditary form of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv). But these clues haven't been deeply looked into for the most common related variant, TTR p. (Val142Ile). This new study dives into a diverse set of electronic he
Imagine you're in a big classroom, and the teacher wants to know if anyone has a cold. Instead of checking each kid one by one, the teacher groups them and tests the whole group. This is called group testing, and it's a smart way to save time and money when checking for diseases. Now, what if the te
Recently, Larry Kudlow, a Fox Business host, left viewers amused and a bit embarrassed when he did the famous ‘Trump Dance’ live on air. Kudlow was talking about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans and his appointments of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to a government efficiency commission. He joked
You might think that rice plants would struggle when they don’t get enough nutrients, especially in tough conditions like droughts or salty soils. But did you know that certain bacteria can actually help them out? One such bacterium is Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which has shown to be a real game-ch
