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Saffron: A Surprising Ally Against Brain Injuries

February 10, 2025

TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc

science

Unlocking the Sweet Secrets: World of Sugar Breakdown

February 10, 2025

Imagine scientists diving into the microscopic world of food. They are experts who dive into the world of sugars. They team up with computers and mimic ideas from how brains work to figure out how sugars can break down these tiny things. They did this with a unique computer tool. The scientists put

environment

Unusual sighting of black wolves in a Polish forest

February 10, 2025

In the lush, green forests of Poland, a rare sight caught the eye of wildlife researchers. First, a camera was set up to keep an eye on beavers. But instead of flipping, beavers it picked up wolves. Two black wolves, with fur as dark as night, that researchers say are likely siblings. So the camera

health

Brain Boost: How Nimodipine Fights Cognitive Loss in Rats

February 9, 2025

In the world of medical research, scientists have been looking for ways to tackle the devastating effects of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This type of stroke can cause severe cognitive and neurological issues, and often has a high short-term mortality rate. Nimodipine (NDP) is a drug that has show

science

Neuregulin 1-ErbB4: The Brain's Secret Messenger

February 9, 2025

ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it

education

Challenges in Nepal's Ethical Approval Process for Research

February 9, 2025

Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for t

health

Farewell to the Pioneer of Nursing Sciences

February 9, 2025

A vibrant retirement celebration unfolded on September 17, honoring a trailblazing figure in nursing. The event marked not only the end of one journey but also a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of a prestigious position. The ceremony was a mix of warmth and reflection, offering a panoramic

health

What Role Do HIV Patients Want in Decisions About Their Genetic Research Results?

February 9, 2025

When it comes to making decisions about sharing individual genetic research results, people living with HIV have strong opinions. A study in Uganda asked 221 people receiving HIV care what role they wanted in deciding how to get information from genetic research. Most participants (122, 55. 2%) want

health

How Kidney Istsses Keep you up at Night? HOW OUR KIDNEYS IMPACT SLEEP IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. . .

February 9, 2025

Young people the rate of people having a hard time sleeping at night because of kidney disease are a lot even higher than you imagine. The bad news is that this type of problem is usually accompanied by sleep apnea of some type or form. Currently, there is a host of reasons why kidney dis

technology

Apple's Lamp Robot: Lessons from Pixar!

February 9, 2025

Apple has been busy with some cool stuff in robotics. They've been digging into how robots can talk to humans better. They think that small movements and expressive actions are key to this. So, they looked at the Pixar Lamp, Luxo Jr, which has been around since 1985. It's a simple lamp, but it's got