Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all
Our bodies are powered by complex chemical reactions called metabolism, which involves a vast orchestra of proteins, enzymes, and other molecules. Sometimes, defects in how these molecules work lead to inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), affecting how we produce and break down proteins, fats, and car
Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol
Muscle wasting is a serious issue as we age or fall ill. Sarcopenia hits elderly folks, making their muscles shrink faster. Cachexia is worse, often tied to illnesses like cancer. Both have different roots, but they share some molecular tactics. Figuring out these differences and similarities is cru
Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-
Immune treatments, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), are game-changers for some people with far-advanced solid tumors. But when it comes to biliary tract cancer (BTC), doctors are still figuring out who gets the most benefit from these treatments. A recent trial focused on pembrolizumab, an IC
Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the
This coming weekend, Boston is in for a chill! An Arctic blast is about to hit, sending temperatures plummeting below freezing. No worries about snow or ice, but bundle up, because it's going to be quite cold. A weather system that brought rain in the middle of the week will be up north, with a big
Ever seen a picture that looks too good to be true? Well, a recent image of a supposed Temu warehouse fire is just that – too good to be true! This AI-generated pic has many fooled into thinking it’s the real deal. Temu, an online retailer from China, sells a mix of cheap and not-so-cheap products.
Bone repair is a tricky business, especially when there's a big gap to fill. Scientists have been looking for better ways to help bones grow back. One interesting find is lithium-doped calcium silicate (LiCS) cement. This cement is special because it can boost bone regeneration and tweak the body's
