Cancer affects more than just the patient. In the US, about 1. 6 million adults with cancer also have dependents. This creates unique challenges for families, like increased stress, lowered quality of life, and changes in how families function. But what about the conversation? Not much is known abou
Legendary artist Raphael Saadiq is joining the USC Thornton School of Music as the first mentor in their new Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. This partnership, led by dean Jason King and key instructors, will see Saadiq, known for his work with D’Angelo and Solange, mentoring senior students in the
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
Imagine a world where we can predict and plan for the end of malaria. Scientists have created a model that shows how drugs can work together to wipe out this disease. The model focuses on how people and mosquitoes interact, using a system called SIS. It helps us understand how different drugs can re
The Heliophila plant family, with over 100 species, is the most diverse in the Brassicaceae lineage. It's mostly found in southern Africa, near two biodiversity hotspots. A close relative, Chamira, has a unique trait: it keeps its seed leaves. Researchers found a big genome change, like a duplicatio
You know how sometimes, using medicine seems like the easiest fix? Well, let's talk about kids and weight issues. Some docs believe giving pills to chubby kids is the fastest route to slim. But hold on, is it really that simple? First off, what's the big deal with kid obesity? It's not just about l
Imagine being able to learn about radiology from experts around the world, all while sitting in your own home. This is the reality thanks to free-to-access radiology webinars. Let's take a closer look at how these online classes are making top-notch education accessible to anyone with an internet co
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
At the heart of livestock farming lies an important goal: making the most out of the feed given to animals. This is what we call feed efficiency. It's like asking how much product (like meat or milk) we get out of every bite of feed the animal eats. But there's a tricky balance here. While we want m
Let's chat about how breeding durum wheat has changed its ability to compete. Scientists wanted to know if domesticated wheat could keep up when surrounded by other plants. They grew 39 different types of durum wheat, from wild plants to modern high-tech varieties, in pots both alone and with a neig
