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How Tiny Creatures Help Us Understand Climate Change

December 21, 2025

Peatlands are like nature's sponges. They soak up water and store it, playing a big role in our environment. But climate change is making these areas drier. This is where testate amoebae come in. These tiny, single-celled organisms live in peatlands. They might be small, but they have a big story to

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GeTe Thin Films: Powering Up the Future of Sensing and Energy

June 13, 2025

The world of microelectronics and advanced sensors is buzzing with the potential of thermoelectric thin films. These films could power devices without needing external energy sources. However, they often fall short in electrical performance compared to their bulkier counterparts. Researchers have ta

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A Deadly Mistake: The Hidden Danger of Tap Water

June 6, 2025

A 71-year-old woman from Texas passed away after a brain infection. The cause was a rare but deadly amoeba. This amoeba is known as Naegleria fowleri. It is often called the "brain-eating amoeba. " The woman had been using tap water to clean her sinuses. This is a common practice for many people. Ho

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The Hidden World of Amoebiasis: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of a Deadly Parasite

April 19, 2025

Amoebiasis is a serious health issue in many developing countries. It is caused by a microscopic organism called Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite is often overlooked in scientific research. As a result, there are limited treatments available. Plus, scientists do not fully understand how it cause

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Boosting Thermoelectric Power with Poly and Manganese

April 17, 2025

The hunt for better thermoelectric materials is on. This is because they can turn heat into electricity. Scientists have been experimenting with a mix of polyaniline and manganese dioxide. They made this mix in different amounts to see how it affects performance. The goal was to boost the Seebeck c

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Harnessing Heat: The Future of Eco-Friendly Energy Materials

March 19, 2025

The quest for sustainable energy has led scientists to explore materials that can turn waste heat into electricity. These materials are called thermoelectrics. They are not yet widely used because they are not very efficient. They also rely on rare and costly elements like tellurium. Plus, they str

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What Happens When Two Treatments Join Forces Against Liver Cancer

February 25, 2025

Think about liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it's a tough opponent. But what if we could team up two powerful treatments to fight it? That's exactly what a recent study did. They combined transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with lenvatinib, a targeted therapy. The results? A signi

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Amazing Crystals: Shrinking and Stretching with Heat

February 24, 2025

Imagine a material that can stretch and shrink dramatically with just a bit of heat. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, scientists have found a crystal that does just that. This isn't your average crystal. It's made from a special type of dibenzothiophene sulfone. Whe

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Rare Ameba Infection in Transplant Patient: Diagnostic Dilemmas

December 29, 2024

Let's talk about a fascinating yet challenging medical case. A patient who had recently received a hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) got infected with Acanthamoeba, a type of free-living ameba. This particular patient was struggling with steroid-refractory graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), which m