Have you ever wondered how fish survive in different types of water? Scientists have been studying this adaptation in Eurasian perch. They looked at the genes of perch from 42 different populations using whole-genome sequencing. By comparing individuals and pooled samples, they found over 2, 600 gen
Genomic sequencing is a powerful tool that can help figure out why some kids have certain health issues. But what do parents think about this process, especially when their kids are from groups that don't always get the best medical care? That’s what a group of five studies set out to discover. They
The future of aging might look a lot different with the help of AI. University students think so too, especially when it comes to using AI service robots in places where older adults live, like long-term care homes. These homes already face staff shortages, and that's where AI robots like Aether cou
Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P
Did you know that chemotherapy can sometimes cause nerve damage in your hands and feet? This is called peripheral neuropathy, and it can really affect how patients feel and live their lives. A big study called the MiroCIP study looked into this. They checked out two types of chemo drugs: oxaliplatin
You might be surprised to learn that many modern vinyl records aren't purely analog. These days, digital technology often sneaks into the production process. A common belief is that vinyl records offer a "warmer" sound, but this idea has been around for a long time without much evidence. Digital au
Imagine you're a doctor or a health official, and you need vital information to make important decisions about diseases like diabetes. What kind of data do you want? What format makes it easiest for you to use? The National Diabetes Surveillance team at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) decided to fin
Triazoles are vital in creating medicines and pesticides. A clever team found a new way to make these molecules using something called ionic liquids. They started with ingredients like benzonitrile derivatives and primary amines, heating them up to create triazoles quickly. What's neat is they could
Imagine learning how to perform delicate surgery using nothing more than a USB microscope connected to a computer or a smartphone. Sounds unusual, right? That's exactly what some researchers are exploring. They want to find out if these low-cost devices can help medical students master basic microsu
Chronic stomach problems in dogs can really take a toll on their lives and, as you might guess, also put a lot of stress on their owners. It's a common issue that veterinarians deal with, but how well do they understand the difficulties owners face? We all know that long-term health issues in dogs
