A year after the Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners are still battling to rebuild their lives. Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan, lost her home and now faces overwhelming costs. Rental assistance ran out months ago, and she was denied an extension. Many residents are now at a crossroa
Ever wondered how plants handle both wet and dry conditions? Let's chat about the Arabidopsis thaliana plant. This little guy can flourish in both environments, thanks to a special gene called WRKY22. WRKY22 has a unique instruction zone, known as the promoter region. A tiny tweak in this region all
Shigella infections are becoming harder to treat, especially in places like Bangladesh where people often prescribe their own antibiotics. Scientists have discovered that many Shigella germs are now resistant to multiple drugs, and some can even fight off several types of medicines at once. How do t
Scientists recently dived into the genetic world of a bacterial strain called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HMX2, which they found in Chinese Sauerkraut. They used advanced sequencing tools to study its DNA and see if it could be a helpful probiotic. This little bacterium, they discovered, has a lot
Ever wondered about the tiny bacteria living inside our favorite raw vegetables? Scientists recently peeked into radishes, lettuces, onions, and tomatoes to find out more about these microscopic inhabitants, specifically their resistance to antibiotics. They discovered 144 different types of these b
You might think that the biggest problem with antibiotic production wastewater is the leftover antibiotics. But there's more to worry about. This wastewater also has high amounts of organic pollutants, which can be very harmful on their own or when mixed with antibiotics. One study looked at how the
Ever wondered how Pakistan can make sure everyone gets the healthcare they need? It all comes down to money. Right now, Pakistan's healthcare system is like a leaky bucket. Money flows in, but it's not enough and it doesn't go where it's needed most. This study takes a closer look at the challenges
Ever wondered if using a flywheel device could help you jump higher? A recent study put this to the test. They took a bunch of active adults and split them into two groups: one that trained with flywheels for eight weeks and another that didn't. Before and after the training period, they measured ho
In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images
Lahore, Pakistan, is facing a severe smog issue. This mix of pollution, dust, and smoke under sunlight is bad for our health and the environment. It can cause breathing trouble, heart problems, and even affect unborn babies. As cities worldwide deal with smog, this study examined 50 scientific paper
