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
Imagine if Boston politicians got a head start on doing things right, instead of learning the hard way. That's the idea behind giving aspiring councilors some training before they get into office. It's like teaching them the rules of the game before they start playing. Take Boston City Councilor Ta
You might be familiar with sevoflurane as an anesthetic. But how does it affect the female reproductive system over time? A study on rats revealed some worrying findings. Researchers divided 60 female rats into four groups and exposed them to different levels of sevoflurane: 0 ppm, 50 ppm, 150 ppm,
Imagine you've got a bunch of friends (cytokines) who usually chat with specific pals (receptors) to get things done. Scientists thought these friendships were set in stone. But new research is showing that these cytokines can mix it up and talk to different friends too! For example, human interleuk
Did you know Josh Hart, the New York Knicks forward, has roots in Maryland? He was born and raised in Silver Spring, a town near Washington D. C. His parents, Moses and Pat Hart, shaped his journey in basketball. Both were athletes themselves, with Moses loving sports and Pat playing for the United
Finding the right T cells or antibodies to fight diseases like HIV, EBV, and even cancer is tough. These diseases hide inside our cells, showing only tiny parts of themselves called peptides on the surface. Scientists have struggled to target these peptides because our immune system can get confused
When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious
In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s
Truck driving, a demanding job with unpredictable hours and physically taxing conditions, takes a toll on drivers' overall health. Think about the situation in Hyderabad, where truck drivers are constantly on the move, dealing with traffic jams, poor road conditions, and vehicle fumes. This lifestyl
