Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They
General Motors (GM) recently let go of around 1, 000 employees as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The job cuts are aimed at reducing operational expenses and rethinking the company's priorities. Some employees were let go due to subpar performance, while others were affected by an internal reorga
Cancer cachexia is a common issue, affecting up to 80% of cancer patients. It reduces their quality of life and survival rates. Previously, it was shown that the transcriptional repressor Forkhead box P1 (FoxP1) is increased in the skeletal muscle of both cachectic mice and humans with cancer. When
In the bustling city of Zhuhai, a man decided to turn his personal despair into a horrific tragedy. Upset over his recent divorce, he drove his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex. This sudden act of violence took the lives of 35 people and left many others injured. The man, wh
Ever wonder how some cells in your body can make you sick? Let’s talk about interleukin-17D (IL-17D). This tiny protein has been found in higher amounts in people with clogged arteries, known as atherosclerosis. Researchers decided to dig deeper into what IL-17D does in our bodies. They found that i
In South Korea, bicycles are a common sight, with around 3. 3 million people riding daily. However, bike crashes are not uncommon, with about 13, 000 incidents reported annually, leading to 190 deaths. While it's well-known that helmets protect against head injuries, there's not much research showin
Imagine tiny, gold-silver nanoparticles acting like superheroes, helping us detect harmful substances in milk! These nanoparticles, shaped like triangles, hexagons, and pentagons, are about 23-26 nanometers in size. They're created through a simple process called seed and growth, then placed on a ti
Rathke's cleft cysts (RCCs) can be tricky, especially when they come back after surgery. These cysts are small pockets of fluid that can form in your brain's pituitary gland. When they cause problems like headaches or vision issues, doctors often turn to surgery. But which surgery works best? A tea
Ever wondered if car seats and boosters are really designed with kids in mind? Scientists took a close look at modern vehicle seats and boosters, comparing them with kids' body measurements. They checked out 275 rear seats from US cars made between 2009 and 2022, measuring things like seat length, s
Imagine tiny particles of pollution, known as PM2. 5, invading our lungs and causing big trouble. These microscopic critters can lead to inflammation and, in severe cases, cancer. One protein named ANGPTL4 is central to this inflammatory dance. Scientists recently asked, "Can curcumin, the colorful
