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Tracking Diesel Exposure: A New Way to Measure Harmful Chemicals in Urine

May 26, 2025

Scientists have found a better way to spot harmful chemicals in the body. These chemicals come from diesel exhaust. They are called amino-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or amino-PAHs for short. These are bits left behind in the body after it breaks down other harmful chemicals called nitro-PAHs.

weather

A Twister's Trail Through Tangipahoa

March 18, 2025

In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line.

science

Unlocking the Secrets of a Mysterious Molecule: A Journey into the World of Silver and Viruses

February 19, 2025

First, let's dive into the world of a unique molecule: 6-oxo-5-sulfanyl-1H-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid. Scientists used a method called DFT to explore how this molecule behaves in different environments, like gas and various solvents. This method helps us understand the molecule's structure and how i

science

Understanding How Nipah Virus Fuses: A Closer Look at Its Proteins

January 2, 2025

Ever wondered how viruses like Nipah manage to invade our cells? It all comes down to their proteins, particularly the fusion protein, NiV-F. This protein is crucial for the virus to fuse with our cell membranes, allowing it to enter and replicate. Nipah virus, like other paramyxoviruses, uses two

environment

The Impact of Petroleum Mulch on Iran's Sand Dune Soils

December 29, 2024

You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit

health

Healthy Habits and Love Life: What Affects Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients' Quality of Life?

December 23, 2024

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that makes it hard for the heart and lungs to work together. Patients often feel tired and have a low survival rate. While current treatments can improve their quality of life, the long-term effects aren't great. In a recent study, resear

health

The Impact of ALKBH5 on Hypoxia-Induced Lung Disease: A New Discovery

November 18, 2024

Hypoxia-induced pulmonary artery hypertension (HPH) is a problem that arises from chronic lung diseases where the body doesn't get enough oxygen. It's the third most common type of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Scientists have found that epigenetic factors, which are processes that affect how

science

Burning Secrets: Chemicals in Smoke and Cancer

October 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about what's in the smoke you see during a wildfire? Besides being scary and bad for the environment, it also contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are created when things like wood burn. Usually, we encounter tiny amounts from car fumes and i