Orthopaedics has seen a massive shift from generalists to specialists. Originally, orthopaedic surgeons tackled a wide range of bone and muscle problems. But things have changed. Knowledge has grown more complex, and so has the way surgeons are trained. Now, in places like North America, nearly all
Palm kernel meal (PKM) is tough for non-ruminant animals to digest due to its high fibre content, mostly mannan. A new way to tackle this problem is by using bacteria to break down these fibres. Scientists found a powerful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis F6 that can effectively degrade mannan. In
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to a spectacular light show in the sky! A recent solar flare has led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed toward Earth, which could result in an aurora borealis over certain parts of the US on December 25. This exciting phenomenon, known as the Northern Ligh
Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion, or CCH, is a big player in making people's brains work less well over time. This happens when blood flow to the brain is reduced. Part of the puzzle involves how our bodies handle a nutrient called choline. When we eat food with choline, our gut bacteria break it dow
Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients often face lipid metabolism issues, leading to the long-term use of lipid-lowering drugs. However, the influence of circulating lipids and these medications on AD risk remains unclear. To shed light on this, researchers utilized genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
Scientists have been puzzled by the relationship between certain enzymes and cancer. They decided to study mice missing these enzymes to find out more. Over a long period, they noticed that female mice without the DASPO enzyme lived shorter lives. These mice also had strange growths in their liver,
Guess what just happened in the Willis family? Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is all set to tie the knot! She shared the big news on social media with some lovely photos and a video of the special moment. Her partner, Justin Acee, a music artist, popped the qu
Ever wondered where to relax when flying with LOT Polish Airlines? Their first business lounge just opened at Chicago O'Hare! It's not just for LOT passengers; anyone flying with Star Alliance can chill there too. Located in Terminal 5, the lounge has a sleek, minimalist design with amber colors and
In recent years, the treatment landscape for severe pulmonary embolism (PE) has witnessed a notable expansion. Traditional methods like systemic thrombolysis are still favored for critically ill PE patients. But newer, catheter-guided reperfusion therapies are gaining traction as potentially safer o
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently stirred up trouble by mentioning LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman in connection with the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case. In a podcast with Tucker Carlson, Musk claimed that people linked to Epstein were worried about Trump winning the election and revealing the
