Meet Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV for short. This crafty virus is everywhere, silently hanging out in your B cells for your entire life. When your body fights an infection, B cells change how they use energy to stay strong. EBV, being the sneaky bug it is, figures out ways to trick B cells into doing
Imagine you're out for a festive evening in downtown Orlando. You're excited to see the holiday drone show over Lake Eola. Suddenly, something goes wrong. Several small drones crash into each other and fall into the crowd. This happened during the first show on Saturday night. The Federal Aviation A
Former President Barack Obama recently shared a list of his favorite books, movies, and songs from 2024. He posted on social media, "I'm always excited to share what I've been enjoying. " This year, his list includes some thought-provoking books like Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo and Martin MacInnes’ In
Phytoplankton, tiny ocean plants, have a daily rhythm. They produce a lot of carbohydrates and amino acids which bacteria love to eat. These nutrients have daily ups and downs, playing a big role in the ocean's nutrient cycle. Across different ocean areas, like near Antarctica and in the tropics, th
Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, g
"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ
Imagine this: North Korea can create and send ballistic missiles to Russia in just a few months. This isn't just a guess. A research group found pieces of missiles in Ukraine that were made in North Korea, including one from 2024. This shows that the time between production and use is shockingly sho
Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celeb
In a stunning turn of events, a Georgia appellate court has kicked Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, off the case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. This case centers around Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in Georgia. The court's decision, ma
Biologics have become a crucial treatment for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These medicines work by stopping type 2 inflammation. But doctors often face challenges when they need to document patient histories and current findings to show why biologics are necessary. This
