As 2024 winds down, it's time to look back at the incredible accomplishments in life sciences, with PLOS Biology leading the way. This year has been packed with groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research. Let's take a moment to appreciate the work of the scientists and supporters who made it
Elon Musk, a tech billionaire advising the incoming president, thinks the solution to America's obesity crisis lies in making new weight loss drugs cheap. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the president-elect's pick for health secretary, believes lifestyle changes are key. Both views highlight the
Imagine this: a tiny team of heroes shrunk down and swallowed by none other than Robin. That's right, Damian Wayne just used the Atom's shrinking tech in a very gross way during DC's vampire war. Picture this - Robin regurgitates the human resistance, led by Green Arrow, right into the enemy base. I
Scientists are raising alarms about a future threat: bacteria with mirrored molecules, nicknamed "mirror bacteria. " These tiny organisms have molecules facing opposite to those in all known life forms, like our left and right hands. This strange structure could make them dangerous to humans, animal
Ever heard of Yvette Deleone? She once made headlines as the ex-fiancée of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. Their relationship was far from smooth, filled with drama and legal battles that hit the news in 2013. The spotlight found Yvette again when Scottie posted a picture with their daughter, Sierra Pipp
Imagine a world where every child is loved and protected. Sadly, this isn't always the case. Child abuse is a huge problem that affects many kids. But here's a big issue - not all kids get the same help when they need it. Some get more support, others less. Why is that? Kids come from all sorts of
Imagine the excitement of a 13-year-old boy when he thought he was getting a PlayStation 5 during a Charlotte Hornets game. Alexei Phillips took his nephew to see the Hornets play the Philadelphia 76ers. A team member asked if they wanted to be on the court with the mascot, Hugo. They agreed, and a
Imagine this: you're doing some yard work and suddenly stumble upon something huge, unusual, and very old. That's exactly what happened to a homeowner in Orange County, New York. While tidying up their backyard, they found two massive teeth hidden under some plants. Intrigued, they called in experts
Imagine being a radiologist in the U. S. One day, there are plenty of jobs, but the next, it's a struggle to find work. This has been the rollercoaster ride for many radiologists. The current challenges come from past policies that have shifted the workforce balance. There's a gap between the jobs a
Did you know that the oldest pharmacology journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, faced a dramatic shift after 1933? This is when the Nazi regime took over. Many Jewish and dissident German pharmacologists were forced to leave their homeland. This study looks at what happened to the
