These tiny packages, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are making waves in medicine. They come from brain cells and are being studied as a treatment option. Scientists want to make sure they can collect lots of these EVs safely and effectively. One method they're looking at is monolith chromatogr
You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe
Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr
Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where
Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
Scientists are making big strides in understanding how our genes contribute to risk for esophageal cancer. This type of cancer, called esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), often starts with a condition called Barrett's esophagus (BE). Many genetic factors have been linked to these conditions, but how th
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
In 1987, NASCAR saw a unique moment when two big-screen stars, Tom Cruise and Paul Newman, strapped into race cars at Daytona. The man who brought them there was Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. This wasn't just a publicity stunt; it was a chance for the Hollywood stars to feel the real
Mental health is a complex topic, and scientists are constantly searching for new ways to understand and treat it. One exciting area of research involves tiny particles called microRNAs and extracellular vesicles. These little guys play a big role in how our cells communicate. Imagine microRNAs as
