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Have you ever wondered if being bullied could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Well, scientists in Sweden took a close look at this. They followed over 16, 000 twins from the time they were 15 until they were 24. They wanted to see if those who experienced bullying were more likely to de

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Maher Spar Over Gender Bias in Sports

On a recent episode of "Real Time, " host Bill Maher and guest Neil deGrasse Tyson got into a heated debate about a controversial article published by Scientific American. The article argued that the discrepancies in performance between male and female athletes weren't due to inherent biological dif

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Watching Worms: How Ivermectin Resistance Changes with Drug Dose

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

Who's RFK Jr. and Why Are LGBTQ+ Concerned?

Ever heard of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ? He's in the news for a big job: Health and Human Services secretary. But some people are worried about his views on LGBTQ+ health care. Kennedy has made some surprising comments – like saying chemicals in water might make kids gay or trans. He also has questions

How Food Choices Affect Liver Disease: A Genetic Puzzle

Ever wondered how your food choices might play a role in liver health? Scientists are digging into this mystery, focusing on something called the FIB-4 index. This is a handy tool doctors use to gauge the severity of liver fibrosis without poking or prodding. The question is, can what you eat make a

Revising Cancer Care: Stakeholders' Perspectives on Genomic Profiling's Challenges

Cancer treatment is no longer one-size-fits-all. Genomic profiling, especially comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP), can offer tailored treatments. However, this advanced approach faces several hurdles. Designing studies to test these methods is tough and time-consuming, making the benefits uncerta

Brain Inflammation and DNA Changes: A Closer Look at Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease messes with your memory and makes you confused. It happens when stuff called amyloid beta plaques and tangles pile up in your brain, blocking its normal work. There's no cure yet, and as people live longer, more folks will get it. Why does this happen? Lots of reasons, like infla

Is Missing a Tooth Linked to Crooked Canines?

You might have heard that if you're missing your top lateral incisor, aka the small tooth next to your big front teeth, it could cause your canines, the pointy teeth next to your incisors, to not come in straight or get stuck in your gums. But is there actual evidence to back this up? Researchers sc

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Supreme Court to Decide on Congress' Power Delegation

The Supreme Court has taken on a significant case that questions Congress' ability to give power to federal agencies. This case involves the Universal Service Fund, which provides cheap phone and internet services to rural schools and low-income families. The fund is managed by the Federal Communica

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Why Overqualification and Leadership Matter for Women in STEM