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Boosting Crop Growth: The Science Behind Predicting Photosynthesis

December 28, 2025

Predicting how crops will grow is tricky. It's not just about genes. The environment plays a big role too. But what if there was a way to guess how well plants will photosynthesize? That's where KineticGP comes in. It's a tool that mixes genetics with science to make better predictions. KineticGP i

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When Big Tech Trips: How Server Hiccups Disrupt Gaming

December 25, 2025

The digital world had a bit of a stumble recently. AWS, which is like the invisible backbone for many online services, had a little trouble. This caused a chain reaction, affecting popular games and platforms. Epic Games' Fortnite, Rocket League, and ARC Raiders were among the first to feel the impa

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Finding the Best Way to Map Lymphatic Vessels Before Surgery

November 6, 2025

Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a surgery that needs careful planning. Doctors need to know exactly where the lymphatic vessels are. This study looked at two methods to find these vessels before surgery: high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography. HF

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How a Green Dye Might Help in Breast Reconstruction

November 6, 2025

Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can sometimes lead to tissue damage, known as mastectomy skin flap necrosis (MFN). This happens in about 7-40% of cases, causing healing delays and potential treatment setbacks. To tackle this, doctors have started using a green dye called indocyanine green (

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New Tech vs Old: Finding Cancer Cells in Lymph Nodes

May 11, 2025

Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light

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Light and Heat: A New Way to Fight Tumors

April 22, 2025

Tumors have a sneaky way of dodging traditional treatments. This has pushed scientists to explore new methods. One of these methods is photothermal therapy or PTT. It uses special agents to turn light into heat. This heat targets and destroys tumor cells. However, tumors can develop a defense mechan

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Lymphedema: Understanding the Key Factors

February 22, 2025

Lymphedema is a condition that affects the lymphatic system, causing swelling in various parts of the body. The most important parts of treating this condition are compression, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, skin care, and self-management. Without using compression therapy, there's a higher ri

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Nanoparticles with a Double Layer: A New Hope for Cervical Cancer Treatment

January 13, 2025

Imagine a tiny, smart nanoparticle that can carry both light-activated and regular cancer drugs. This is exactly what scientists have been exploring. They combined a liposome, a type of tiny fat particle, with a red blood cell membrane to create a unique nanocarrier. This nanoparticle can hold two p