Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the
Did you know that a small group of people, about 7% of the world's population, live above 1500 meters? These highland dwellers might have a secret to winning endurance races at sea level. In the 2020 Olympics, a surprising 67% of medalists in the marathon and 100% in the 5000-meter race come from th
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted along with 36 others for allegedly trying to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections. The federal police handed over their findings to the Supreme Court, which will decide if there's enough evidence to charge Bolsonaro. He denies all c
Pain is a common issue, but did you know that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might feel it differently? Studies show that pain is prevalent among COPD patients, but we don't know much about which areas hurt the most or what factors contribute to this pain. It's like a myste
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his close allies are in hot water. Federal police recently accused them of plotting a rightwing coup to topple the country's democracy. This isn't your average scandal—it involves serious crimes like attempted coup, criminal organization formation, and t
Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim
Scientists have unearthed a promising drug called GS-2278 that could potentially treat a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and makes it hard to breathe. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor in the body called LPAR1, w
What happens when people believe in conspiracy theories during crises? This study took a closer look at this question, focusing on Germany. Researchers used an experiment to see how different crisis scenarios, like health, economic, and security issues, affected people's attitudes towards others, or
Kidney stones are a pain, literally! When vets get them, they might need to see a specialist, right? We're talking about nephrologists here. These docs can really help manage kidney stones. So, how often do vets actually see them after getting diagnosed? That's what this study wanted to find out. Pr
Ever wondered how doctors measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen? Step back in time to the early 20th century, where a woman named Marie Krogh made a groundbreaking discovery. She introduced the single-breath technique to measure pulmonary diffusing capacity. This method, still used today, helps
