Peptides are short chains of amino acids. They are the building blocks of proteins. They have been created to help deliver tiny molecules called small interfering RNAs (siRNAs). These siRNAs can turn off specific genes. The peptides help protect the siRNAs from breaking down and help them get insi
In the early hours of Tuesday, a tragic scene unfolded in southern Gaza. Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point, resulting in the deaths of over two dozen people. This was not an isolated incident. It was the third time in as many days that Palestinians seeking aid were met with v
A four-year-old girl and her mother are breathing a sigh of relief. They have been granted a one-year humanitarian parole to stay in the U. S. This is a big deal because the girl has a serious medical condition. Her name is S. G. V. She has short bowel syndrome. This condition makes it hard for her
Eating disorders are complex issues that often involve a mix of psychological and physical factors. One area that has not been explored much is how autism traits might play a role in how people with eating disorders view and experience their bodies. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on fe
Aid distribution in Gaza is turning deadly. On Tuesday, Israeli soldiers shot into a crowd of Palestinians heading to a food site in southern Gaza. The Red Cross and Gaza health officials reported at least 27 people lost their lives. This was not an isolated incident. Just two days earlier, on S
The idea of receiving hospital-level care at home is not new. It has been around for a while and is known as Hospital-at-Home. Traditionally, this meant doctors and nurses visiting patients in their homes for check-ups and treatments. This approach has been quite successful. However, things started
The Gaza Strip faced another grim day as a residential building was hit in the Jabaliya refugee camp. This strike resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, a majority of whom were women and children. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals in Gaza confirmed the casualties, highlighting the ongoing humanitar
Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russian airfields is a game-changer in the ongoing conflict. This daring operation, which took place over 18 months, shows Ukraine's ability to outsmart and outmaneuver a much larger enemy. The strike, codenamed "Spiderweb, " targeted four Russian airfields, severely
The brain is a remarkable pattern detector. It constantly picks up on the statistical structures that surround us. These structures are everywhere, from the rhythm of a heartbeat to the flow of traffic. Yet, how exactly we track and use these patterns remains a puzzle. One theory suggests that when
Norway saw a big push to open colleges in the 1970s and 1980s. The idea was to give more people a shot at higher education. This move was part of a broader trend seen in many countries. People were going to college more than ever before. Some thought this would change how families were formed and ho
