Zanthoxylum bungeanum, often called Sichuan pepper, is a plant with a lot of economic and medical value. It grows in many different places, so it faces a lot of environmental challenges. One way it handles these challenges is through something called bZIP transcription factors. These factors are lik
There is a new player in the crypto world. Donut Labs has just secured $7 million in a pre-seed round. This money comes from a mix of well-known investors. Hongshan, BITKRAFT, and HackVC are leading the charge. Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers Fund, Altos, Orthogonal Ventures, Vessel Ventures,
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious issue that impacts over 200 health conditions. It is responsible for around 3 million deaths each year globally. This makes it a significant public health concern. It is estimated that about half of the risk for developing AUD is inherited. This means that gen
The world of vaccines and immunity is full of surprises. One big surprise came from a study that looked at how past infections and vaccines work together. The study focused on people who had already had COVID-19 and then got vaccinated. The findings were not what many expected. The study fou
Zoonotic diseases, those nasty illnesses that jump from animals to humans, are a big deal. They spread quickly. They kill lots of people. To tackle them, we need to think about how men and women experience these diseases differently. This is what a recent study in Bundibugyo district, Uganda, set ou
Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain tumor. It is aggressive and hard to treat. This has made it a major focus in medical research. One promising area of study is the development of vaccines. These vaccines aim to boost the body's immune system to fight the tumor. Vaccines work by teaching the i
China is making big waves in space exploration. It has sent a spacecraft on a mission to visit two asteroids. This isn't just any mission. It aims to bring back samples from these asteroids. The spacecraft, named Tianwen-2, took off from southern China. It will travel to an asteroid called 2016HO3 a
Harvard University, a name that often brings to mind prestige and tradition, is currently in the middle of a heated dispute. The clash is with the U. S. government, and it's happening right as students are preparing to graduate. This isn't just about Harvard. It's a sign of how far the current admin
Europe's aging population faces a growing challenge with genitourinary diseases. These health issues can greatly reduce the quality of life for older adults. Yet, there hasn't been enough research on how big this problem is. A recent study used data from the Global Burden of Disease (
In the battle against prostate cancer, knowing if it has spread beyond the prostate is key. This spread, known as extracapsular extension, can make surgery more complicated and increase the risk of cancer coming back. A new AI tool, AutoRadAI, is stepping up to help doctors make this call. AutoRadA
