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Secrets of Steroid Hormone Quantification in Serum Samples

November 28, 2024

Steroid hormones play a big role in our bodies, controlling many important functions. To understand how they work and how they relate to health issues, scientists need accurate ways to measure them in our bodily fluids. One exciting method combines Fe3O4/reduced graphene oxide (Fe3O4/rGO) nanocompos

health

Looking Beyond Traditional Imaging: Unveiling Optic Nerve Issues with New Techniques

November 28, 2024

Advanced MRI techniques like MP2RAGE-FLAWS are shaking things up in the medical world. Originally, doctors relied on T2-w fat-saturated (FS) TSE imaging to spot optic nerve (ON) demyelination in multiple sclerosis patients. But guess what? MP2RAGE-FLAWS can detect brain and spine demyelinating issue

health

Flexible Films Tackle Biofouling in Medical Devices

November 27, 2024

Medical devices that come into contact with body fluids often face a problem called biofouling. This is when bacteria and other substances stick to the device, forming a layer that can cause issues like blood clots and infections. Traditional ways to stop this, like using certain polymers or coating

entertainment

The Rock Speaks Up: Should You Sing in Musical Movies?

November 26, 2024

Imagine you're in a packed theater, enjoying the latest musical film. Suddenly, someone next to you starts belting out a tune. What do you do? Many movie-goers have been discussing this very issue following the recently released musical, Wicked. Now, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has weighed in wi

entertainment

Tom Cruise's Edge of Tomorrow 2: New Armor, Old Hero

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered what Tom Cruise's character, Major William Cage, would look like in the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow? An artist on Instagram, Esh-El, has created some stunning AI-generated posters imagining Cage's return with new and improved armor. The original film, directed by Doug Liman, was a hit i

politics

Boston Councilor's Money Mishaps

November 25, 2024

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has been facing some heat lately for her campaign finance reporting. It turns out she made a few mistakes, like not reporting some deposits on time and accepting more money from contributors than the rules allow. She also had trouble explaining her camp

science

Fluralaner: A Game Changer for Controlling House Mosquitoes

November 25, 2024

Fluralaner, a popular treatment for chickens, is proving to be an effective way to combat the southern house mosquito, scientifically known as Culex quinquefasciatus. This is important because these mosquitoes carry diseases like the West Nile virus, which can be harmful to humans. Scientists tested

health

The Hidden Danger: How Non-Target Lesions Affect PCI Patients

November 25, 2024

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as an angioplasty, is a go-to treatment for people with severe blockages in their coronary arteries. While this procedure works wonders in the target vessels, it's important to keep an eye on what's happening elsewhere. You see, even after the

environment

Alaska's Beach Bounce Back: How Infauna Thrived After Oil Spill Cleanup

November 25, 2024

In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill wreaked havoc on Alaska's Prince William Sound. Cleanup efforts involved blasting the beaches with high-pressure, heated water to remove the oil. Scientists worried about the long-term effects on the beach habitats. Nine years later, a study checked in on these be

entertainment

Director Wants Loud ‘Wicked’ Movie Experience

November 24, 2024

The director of the ‘Wicked’ movie, Jon M. Chu, has a simple request for theatergoers: crank up the volume! On the film’s opening night, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the ideal audio level should be set to a 7. Chu, who has seen a few screenings, noticed that many theaters play it at around