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The Unlikely Heroes: Bee Venom in Medicine

November 29, 2024

Bee venom isn't just something to be feared; it's a powerful tool in modern medicine. Honeybees, known for their sweet nectar, also produce a venom that can help treat various diseases. This venom is a mix of proteins, peptides, enzymes, and other compounds. Scientists have found that it can fight c

health

Liquid Lifesavers: When Too Much Fluid Hurts

November 29, 2024

When someone gets badly hurt and loses blood, doctors often use a type of liquid called crystalloids to help increase their blood volume. This has been the standard treatment for a long time, but how much is safe? Researchers decided to explore this by studying a national trauma registry over the pa

health

The Surprising Truth About Sugar and Mice

November 29, 2024

Imagine this: researchers gave mice with a missing liver enzyme called Agpat5 a diet filled with sugary drinks. What happened? Their weight and body fat didn't budge, but their insulin levels dropped, and they had better blood sugar control. This flip-flops the usual idea that sugar is always bad fo

science

Detecting Prostate Cancer through Color: The Sarcosine Sensor

November 29, 2024

The world of medical diagnosis is always on the lookout for better ways to spot diseases early. One such approach involves detecting special molecules called biomarkers. In the case of prostate cancer, a molecule called Sarcosine can be found in urine. This study introduces a clever way to spot Sarc

environment

Climate Research in Africa: A New Perspective

November 29, 2024

Imagine this: a group of African climate scientists gathered in a room in Cape Town. They weren't just discussing weather patterns; they were presenting results from complex models that explored the potential impacts of solar geoengineering on local climate. These researchers, who are experts in cli

health

Journey Through Dental History: 70 Years of Chinese Stomatology Research

November 29, 2024

Over the past seven decades, the Chinese Journal of Stomatology has published around eighty articles focusing on the history of Chinese dental medicine. These articles can be divided into three main phases, reflecting shifts in both quantity and themes. Initially, the articles centered on dental his

science

Unsung Heroes: Women Trailblazers in Ageing Research

November 28, 2024

When we think about the history of ageing research, we often hear about the men who made significant discoveries. However, many women have also made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of ageing, but they haven't always gotten the recognition they deserve. Let's shine a light on some of

education

Jordanian Researchers and Predatory Journals: The Case for Better Training

November 28, 2024

Predatory journals are a growing problem in the world of academics. These are fake or low-quality journals that trick researchers into publishing their work. In Jordan, a study looked into how well researchers can spot these dodgy journals and what they do to avoid them. The study found that around

health

The Role of Stakeholders in Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Developing Countries

November 28, 2024

When it comes to making decisions about health services, including those for mothers and newborns, it's crucial to involve everyone affected – service users and other stakeholders. This practice is seen as democratic and open. But, in low- and middle-income countries, there's a gap in understanding

science

New Hope in Leukemia Fight: The First BRD4 BD2-Selective Inhibitor

November 27, 2024

Imagine being able to target a specific part of a protein to fight leukemia with less side effects. That's what scientists are working on with a new drug called XY221. This drug, XY221, is special because it sticks to a tiny part of a protein called BRD4 BD2. This part is like a keyhole, and XY221 i