At first glance, tau and CPEB3 might seem like an unlikely duo. Tau is a protein that can go rogue and form harmful clumps in Alzheimer's disease. On the other hand, CPEB3 is essential for long-term memory and forms functional clumps to do its job. So, what happens when these two memory-related prot
Across Southeast Michigan, folks will be watching temperatures drop starting this week! Let's break it down. A few hours ago Tuesday night, shirts and shorts weren't enough anymore. Coldness came moving in, tipping scales to low teens, Upper teens in Dearborn and similar Metro Detroit area
Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak
Mass drug administration (MDA) of Ivermectin and Albendazole has been a game-changer in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF). This strategy, part of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, has shown promising results. But how do we know when to stop? Researchers wante
The fight against COVID-19 has led scientists to explore different ways to fight the virus. The main target of COVID-19 is the lungs. So, it makes sense to fight it with medicines you can inhale. A team of researchers has been working on a combination of two drugs, ivermec
Catalysts are like superheroes in the world of chemistry, making tough reactions happen with ease. Imagine having a catalyst that can break down tough stuff into valuable products without needing extra help. Scientists created a special catalyst called CoNi2@BTC. This catalyst is made from a mix of
First off, imagine this: it is the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl of course! Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is stepping up to the mic during a press conference, facing journalists from all sides and getting one interesting question: is he planning to propose to his girlfriend Taylo
Famous singer Beyoncé made headlines during the Grammy Awards for a brief wardrobe snafu. Wardrobe malfunctions are no surprise on the red carpet, but the mishap highlighted something bigger. We all know you don't judge the Grammys strictly for the music. Beyoncé's stunning gown is what peopl
First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso
Pregnancy can be tough, and not gaining enough weight can cause problems for both mom and baby. In Malawi, from 2003 to 2006, researchers wanted to see if giving pregnant women certain medicines could help them gain more weight and reduce anemia. The study focused on women who were in their second
