Neurological diseases are a big deal. They're the second biggest killer worldwide. Diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are becoming more common as people live longer. This is where CRISPR comes in. CRISPR is a powerful tool for editing genes, and it's been a game-changer in the
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has been a hotspot for trouble for over ten years. Nearly half of its 22 countries and territories have been in chaos due to political conflicts, increasing violence, and natural disasters. These events have torn apart communities, sparked disease outbreaks, an
Nanoparticles, or NPs, are tiny particles used in medicine to deliver drugs. Their shape can greatly affect how they work in the body. Scientists looked at three different shapes: spheres, worms, and bubbles, all loaded with a special light-sensitive drug called chlorin e6. They wanted to see how th
The US has been busy making changes to how electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are sold and marketed. First, a nicotine warning statement became mandatory in September 2018. This was a big deal because it meant companies had to clearly state the risks of nicotine. Then, in December 2019,
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
People have been discussing health equality in the United States for a long time. The issue is how to make sure everyone can have the best health possible. The US has been trying to figure this out for more than 60 years. This has been tagged as the state in which everyone has a fair and just oppor
Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess
Ovarian cancer presents a serious challenge. It is hard to catch early and even harder to treat. The low survival rates speak volumes about the need for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools. This is where a type of new nanomaterial -- carbon dots or CDs -- shows huge promise. Carbon do
Imagine tiny soldiers, smaller than you can see, fighting cancer. These soldiers are made from lipids, the same stuff that's in your body's cells. They're called solid lipid nanoparticles, or SLNs. These SLNs are a new way to deliver medicine to cancer cells. They do this without the problems that c
Starting from 2024, you will no longer see the name Zomato. The company is going through a big change. It has decided to rename itself to "Eternal". This decision comes after a few years of change in India. The quick-commerce sector has grown a lot. This is why the company is planning to change the
