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Pac-Man Comes to Life: A Real-World Adventure Awaits!

November 23, 2024

Ever dreamed of being Pac-Man in real life? Now's your chance! Bandai Namco and Little Lion Entertainment are bringing the iconic game to Manchester, England. Starting March 22, players can run around a giant Pac-Man board, chowing down on dots and dodging ghosts. The "Pac-Man Live Experience" trans

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Discovering Ergothioneine: A Natural Fighter Against Liver Fibrosis

November 23, 2024

Ergothioneine, often found in our diet, is a powerful sulfur-containing amino acid with strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties. It's no surprise that it might help against liver fibrosis, a condition caused by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. But how exactly does it work? Tha

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Predicting Liver Cancer with a Simple Liver Test

November 22, 2024

Imagine you could predict if someone with chronic liver disease might develop liver cancer using a simple, non-invasive test. That's what researchers set out to do. They focused on a method called vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE), which measures liver stiffness to gauge fibrosis. T

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A New Light on Fatty Liver Disease

November 22, 2024

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming a global health concern. One of its key features is the buildup of fat droplets, which causes stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a big role in the disease. Scientists created four special fluorescent probes, named COB1 to COB4,

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Morning TV Gets a Shocking Dose of Celeb Swearing

November 22, 2024

This week, morning TV shows got a bit more colorful than usual, thanks to some unexpected profanity from celebrities. It all started when "Great British Bake Off" judge Prue Leith dropped a surprising swear word on "Live with Kelly and Mark. " She wasn't done alone, as Richard Gere and Cher also let

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Netflix's Sports Push Could Boost Stock by $1, 000

November 21, 2024

Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich is really excited about Netflix's future, especially when it comes to sports. She thinks the company can hit a $1, 000 stock price, which is a big jump from where it is now. Netflix has been doing well this year, with its stock going up by more than 80%.

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Spotting Liver Harm: A New Tool in Action

November 21, 2024

Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a

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Livestock Trading: Welfare Wins, Health Losses

November 21, 2024

Imagine you're a farmer with a sick cow. Should you sell it? That's the question researchers tackled, using a mix of models and simulations to figure out the welfare impacts of trading sick livestock. They started by building a theoretical model to understand when and why trading sick animals could

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Harvard Prof Takes Over Arlington's Regent Theatre

November 20, 2024

You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now

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Exploring Daily Life with Dementia in Nursing Homes

November 19, 2024

In the Netherlands, more and more elderly people are living with dementia in nursing homes. This study dives into their daily lives and how they feel about them. Understanding their experiences is crucial as dementia cases rise. The research uses observational data and biometric sensors to get a cle