LND topic: radiation page 1

radiation

Lactoferrin: The Gut's Radiation Protector

January 12, 2026

Radiation can be tough on the gut. It harms the cells that line the intestines, causing a chain reaction of problems. One of the main issues is pyroptosis, a process where cells self-destruct. At the same time, the body tries to clean up the damage through mitophagy, which removes broken parts of ce

health

A New Way to Check Radiation Therapy Accuracy

January 8, 2026

Radiation therapy is a crucial treatment for cancer. It uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells. But, it's not as simple as it sounds. Doctors must plan carefully. They need to make sure the right dose of radiation goes to the right place. Traditional methods of checking this plan

science

Celebrating 50 Years of Protein Exploration

January 8, 2026

Fifty years ago, a big step was taken in science. The Stanford SSRL synchrotron radiation and protein crystallography initiative started. This was a game-changer. It helped scientists see proteins in a whole new way. Over the years, this technology has grown. It has made protein crystallography fas

health

AI Tech Cuts Radiation Risk in Medical Imaging

January 3, 2026

Medical imaging is a big deal. It helps doctors see inside the body. But it comes with a problem: radiation. Too much radiation can hurt both patients and doctors. A new AI system, called GenDSA-V2, is trying to fix this. This AI was trained on a huge amount of data. Over 5 million images from 46,

health

Smart Skin Guard: How Tiny Tech Watches Over You

January 1, 2026

Skin can be tricky. Too much sun or dampness can cause problems. UV rays beyond level 7 and humidity above 70% can lead to skin issues. This is where clever tech comes in. Scientists created a smart device using special materials. They used a mix of CsPbCl3 and p-Si to build tiny logic gates. These

religion

The Evolution of World Religions: A Data-Driven Look

December 25, 2025

Religions are not static. They change and grow over time. This growth can happen slowly or in sudden bursts. But how do these bursts happen? And what causes them? Researchers used a unique approach. They treated religions like family trees. This way, they could track how new religious groups form.

health

Radiation Therapy and Brain Blood Flow Issues: What You Need to Know

December 15, 2025

Radiation therapy (RT) is a common treatment for head and neck cancers. But it comes with risks. Studies show that RT can lead to problems with blood flow in the brain. These issues include narrowing of the carotid arteries, strokes, and temporary blockages. This review looked at many studies. It f

health

How Different X-ray Techniques Stack Up for Hip Pain

December 13, 2025

Hip pain is a common issue. Doctors often use X-rays to figure out what's going on. But not all X-ray techniques are the same. A recent study looked at two different ways to take X-rays of the pelvis. One method used a standard approach. The other let each X-ray technician decide how to do it. The

health

Radiation Safety: What Do Healthcare Workers in Addis Ababa Really Know?

December 12, 2025

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, medical imaging plays a big role in healthcare. But how much do the people who work in nuclear medicine know about radiation safety? This is a big question. It's not just about the machines and buildings. It's also about what the workers know, how they feel, and what they d

environment

Chornobyl's Protective Shield Takes a Hit

December 6, 2025

The Chornobyl nuclear plant, a site of a massive nuclear disaster in 1986, is in the news again. This time, it's not about the disaster but about the protective shield built to contain radioactive material. The shield, finished in 2019, has taken a hit from a drone strike. The International Atomic E