In the quest to understand what the brain has in store for people with feeling they are having early signs of mental decline, neurologists came up with an idea. They called it amyloid PET scans. These tests help doctors understand the amyloid protein building up in the brain that could lead to mo
Firstly, imagine a battle between tiny organisms such as Fasciola gigantica and Fasciola hepatica and the livestock industry. FgSAP-2 is a key protein that can help us in this battle. There are two ways to produce this protein: in bacteria (prokaryotic expression) and in more sophisticated organis
When aiming to lose weight, many folks wonder just how much exercise they need to do every week. A recent review that looked at over 100 trials found some useful tips. It's not just about any type of exercise, though. Aerobic exercise, the kind that gets your heart pumping and makes you sweat, is
Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the w
Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu
On a Saturday afternoon in Martinez, a leak in a refinery led to a massive explosion and a huge fire. The fire burned fiercely and sent dark smoke across Martinez, Pacheco, and Clyde. The refinery is known for having a lot of problems, so maybe this shouldn't have been a surprise. Luckily, all emplo
The world of medicine is more than just knowing facts and doing technical things well. It's about making the right choices in specific situations. Imagine this: You need to make the right call in a tricky situation. That's practical wisdom in action. It's about using your brain, your emotio
Everyone deserves top-notch medical care no matter where they live. Right now, there are huge differences in the level of brain surgery care around the world. Some places have state-of-the-art facilities while others are still using outdated methods. This isn't just about fancy equipment but also a
These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac
A tragic accident destroyed the community of figure skaters where six members from the famous Boston Skating Club were killed when their plane hit a military helicopter in Washington, DC, most of them were teenage girl skaters and the parents of a current US national training skater. There was pai
