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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Harmonizome 3. 0: A Giant Leap in Understanding Genes and Proteins

You might be wondering what makes the Harmonizome 3. 0 so special. Well, let’s dive into it! This new version of the Harmonizome database has been upgraded to include a whopping 26 new datasets. What does that mean? It means that it now contains nearly 12 million associations between genes and vario

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

What Side Effects Did COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Experience in Bangladesh?

You might be wondering what kind of side effects people experienced after getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Bangladesh. An online survey was conducted between July 11th and 16th, 2021, to find out. Out of 175 people who got the vaccine, about half got one dose and the other half got two doses. Most pe

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Nov 22 2024CRYPTO

Protecting Cryptocurrencies from Cloned Vulnerabilities

Cryptocurrencies, despite their innovative use of blockchain technology, have become a hot target for cybercriminals. The main issue? Cloned code. With thousands of new cryptocurrencies popping up, it's no surprise that many borrow code from each other. But this practice can backfire. A single vulne

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Stiripentol: A Helping Hand for Kids with Dravet Syndrome

Dravet syndrome is a tough condition that hits kids early in life. It brings on frequent, long seizures and a high risk of death, especially in the first 12 years. This condition also affects how kids develop and behave, making life really challenging. Doctors recommend quick treatment with strong s

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fitbit on Your Next Android Phone: A New Fitness Trend?

Imagine setting up your new Android phone and finding the Fitbit app already installed. Sounds normal, right? Well, not long ago, Google Fit was the go-to for Android users looking to track their fitness. But things are changing fast. With Google’s acquisition of Fitbit, it was only a matter of time

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Boosting Heart Health: A Different Approach to Exercise and Pain Relief

Heart failure can make it hard for people to do much physical activity because they get very out of breath and tired. This happens when the tiny blood vessels in the body aren't doing their job right, and the muscles can't get the energy they need. Myofascial release techniques (MRT) are a way to im

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Warm Weather and Storms Hit Gap's Sales, but Holiday Season Looks Bright

Gap, the well-known apparel brand, had a bit of a rough third quarter. Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather really took a toll on their sales. But, despite these challenges, they still managed to do better than expected. In fact, they even raised their annual sales guidance for the third time th

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Nucleic Acid Mimics: Can They Cross Bacterial Walls?

Nucleic acid mimics (NAMs) are promising antibacterial drugs, but do they actually cross the bacterial envelope? Scientists used computer simulations and experiments to find out. They studied how NAMs made of locked nucleic acid (LNA) and 2'-O-methyl (2'-OMe) residues move through lipid bilayers tha

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Discovering the Might of Salivaricin in Chicken Guts

Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th

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Nov 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Deal Could Boost U. S. Economy

Hey, Donald Trump! Listen up. Withdrawing from the Paris climate deal isn't just bad for the planet, but it's also a major missed opportunity for the U. S. economy. 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures exceeding the Paris agreement's target of 1. 5 degrees. This isn't just about the env

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