Tiny organisms like bacteria and viruses might not look scary, but they can cause a lot of trouble. This is why countries around the world, including Iran, need to be ready to fight these invisible foes. A recent study took a deep dive into how Iran's dealing with these microscopic threats. First t
In 1987, NASCAR saw a unique moment when two big-screen stars, Tom Cruise and Paul Newman, strapped into race cars at Daytona. The man who brought them there was Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. This wasn't just a publicity stunt; it was a chance for the Hollywood stars to feel the real
Ever thought about how dental specialties come to be? In Iran, it's a fascinating blend of culture, need, and innovation. This study dives into what shaped Iran's diverse dental specialties, which are quite impressive for a developing country. You might think advanced countries lead the way, but Ira
On January 3, SpaceX blasted off the Thuraya-4 satellite into orbit for Space42, a newly formed space tech company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was SpaceX's first launch of the year, happening at 8:27 p. m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The satellite, de
You know how mitochondria are like tiny powerhouses inside your cells, helping your body break down food for energy? Well, there's this special protein called EndoG that plays a crucial role in this process, especially in male mice. EndoG helps these powerhouses work more efficiently by boosting the
Imagine a world where we could trick the COVID-19 virus into thinking it's found a cell to invade, but it's actually a decoy. That's the idea behind a new protein called ACE2-hFcLALA. This clever little fusion protein looks like the entry point the virus uses to get into our cells, but it's actually
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires on January 14. That’s when he can start talking to other teams about coaching jobs. But will the Cowboys let him interview early? Owner Jerry Jones might want to keep the spotlight on the Cowboys during the playoffs, so he could delay McCarthy's inte
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
YouTube has become a go-to place for learning all sorts of things, including medical procedures like endotracheal tube aspiration. A recent study dug into these videos to see what's helpful and what's not. They searched for videos using keywords like "endotracheal aspiration" and found 22 that fit t
In the United States, certain groups of women face a higher risk of HIV. Black and Latina women living in disadvantaged areas are particularly affected. These women often struggle with sticking to their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment. This can lead to a detectable viral load (VL), which is n
