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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fungi vs. Pharma: A Goofy, Horrifying Tale

There's nothing dull about the healthcare industry currently getting the body horror cartoon treatment, where the characters have discovered a mushroom to heal everything – everywhere else is invested in keeping the secret locked up. Mortimer, a goofy scientist, shares his discovery for all. . The

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

EYE OPENERS: Medical Students Getting a GRIP ON Corneal Transplants

Corneal transplants are a big deal. They are the most common type of transplant surgery. Medical students are the doctors of tomorrow. The future of corneal transplant awareness relies on them. To help these students understand the importance of corneal transplants, a study was set up. The

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Feb 08 2025FINANCE

Politics in the Bank: The Debanking Dilemma

Imagine a world where everyone needs a bank, but not everyone can get one. This is the world of debanking, where certain people or industries are left out in the cold by banks. It's a problem that has politicians on both sides of the aisle worried. Recently, there was a big discussion on Capitol Hil

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

NIH's Sudden Shift: A Blow to University Research Budgets

Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

High School Sports: Who Decides?

In 2025, a significant debate erupts around high school sports and transgender athletes. Many states are left wondering what to do In Minnesota, the high school sports governing body aims to follow state laws instead of President's orders. This means transgender athletes c

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face Barriers.

On Friday, a group of Democrats, including Representatives Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost went to the Department of Education. They wanted to talk with the acting Education Secretary, Denise Carter. They claimed to be denied access by a single guard at the door. These members of C

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Microwell Magic: A Revolution in Protein Stability Testing

Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam

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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Revolutionizing Medical School with Game-Changing Ideas

Healthcare challenges are growing. Costs are rising rapidly, as are the number elderly people who aren't succeed in getting better health and also income difference that has long-term results. Health crisis is presenting new hurdles every new day. This calls for medical schools to break aw

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

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