Lungs are vital for life, but they face threats like cystic fibrosis or air pollution. When lungs get really sick, doctors might suggest transplants, but this isn’t always an option, and the body might reject them. Here’s where basal stem cells (BSCs) come in. These tiny marvels can repair and repla
Did you know the biggest killer in the U. S. isn't cancer or dementia? It's heart disease, which claims more lives than both of these conditions put together. In 2022, nearly 1 million people died from heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. That's one death every 30 seconds! Cancer, on the other
On a chilly Saturday in early January, news of a potential Marburg outbreak in Tanzania hit the airwaves. This nasty virus, similar to Ebola but deadlier, has no approved vaccine or treatment. So, how do we keep Americans safe from such threats? Well, the best bet is to nip it in the bud overseas. W
Gallstones are a common health issue globally, particularly among adults in the US. A recent study looked at nine different ways to measure obesity and how they relate to having gallstones. The aim was to see which of these measures—like BRI (Body Roundness Index), RFM (Relative Fat Mass), BMI (Body
Have you ever thought about tears as a window into your health? It turns out they can be! Electrochemical biosensors, which are like tiny, smart detectors, can quickly and affordably check for early signs of eye diseases by analyzing tears. But up until now, no one had really looked into how these s
Did you know that the way forests are split up and warmer temperatures can increase the risk of tick-borne diseases? Scientists in southern Japan studied this by looking at data from Miyazaki Prefecture. They found that the more forest edges there were and the hotter it was, the more cases of a tick
Citrus plants face a tough enemy in the form of Huanglongbing (HLB), a severe disease caused by the bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). These bacteria can manipulate plant immune responses, making infection management crucial. Scientists have been studying three specific bacteria prot
Ever wondered if there's a link between celiac disease and hives? It turns out, there might be a connection worth exploring. Some people with celiac disease also experience hives, a skin condition known as urticaria. This isn't just a coincidence; it could be a sign that their immune system is overr
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a tricky health puzzle, causing symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Scientists have been hard at work trying to understand what’s going on inside our bodies when we react to gluten without having celiac disease (CeD). New discoveries show that NCGS h
Have you heard about Pinctada birnavirus (PiBV)? This virus causes a disease called summer atrophy in pearl oysters, mainly affecting young oysters and causing abnormalities in adults. First spotted in Japan in 2019, studying this virus has been tough due to the lack of suitable cell lines. But don'
