Everyone knows that maize, or corn, is a big deal in the world of agriculture and biofuel. But did you know that hidden inside its stalks, or stover, are special compounds called hydroxycinnamates? These compounds, ferulate and p-coumarate, play a crucial role in how maize plants resist pests and ho
Ever think about what's really inside the pills you're taking? You might be surprised to learn that many medicines and anesthetics contain hidden animal parts. This can be a big deal for people with certain religious beliefs, who might prefer to avoid these ingredients. The weird thing is, there's n
Meet Marianna, a Texan who did something extraordinary: she received all her childhood vaccines again. Why? A series of life-threatening health issues, including aplastic anemia and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, made her immune system as weak as a newborn's. Doctors had to rebuild he
Did you know that a leader's education can make a big difference in children's health? Research in India found that when local leaders have a college degree, there are fewer infant and child deaths in their areas. This isn't magic; it's because these leaders understand the importance of early health
Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer and once a close confidant of Donald Trump, has some strong words about the former president's recent legal predicament. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend, " Cohen expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump's sentencing, or lack thereof, for 34 counts of falsifying business rec
Cancer, we know, is caused by tweaks in our genes. Scientists are hot on the trail of these mutated drivers, hoping to shed light on how cancer starts. But figuring out which genes are common or unique to different cancers is no walk in the park. This study aims to change that. Scientists have whipp
Scientists are now using a new technique called next-generation sequencing to look at many genes in cancer cells at once. This helps them figure out which treatments could work best. The method was tested in multiple places to make sure it's reliable and accurate. It's like having a detailed roadmap
President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch
Ever wondered how doctors use MRI images to diagnose muscle diseases? One way is by looking at the amount of fat in thigh muscles, and that's where AI comes in. Models like U-Net help doctors do just that, but they can be complex. So, what if we make these AI models simpler? Could they still do thei
Social Insurance Medicine (SIM) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with long-term work disabilities by evaluating their abilities and benefit eligibility. With the retirement age increasing and chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for higher quality and efficiency in SIM is growing. Val
