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How Bestrophin-4 Helps Fight Colorectal Cancer

December 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body fight cancer? Well, let's talk about a special protein called Bestrophin-4 (BEST4). This protein is part of a family that helps control the flow of calcium and chloride in our cells. Scientists have found that BEST4 is really important in mature

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The Shocking Fate of a Young Dreamer

December 19, 2024

In September 2022, Aurimar Iturriago Villegas, a 21-year-old woman from Venezuela, made it safely to the U. S. with dreams of earning money to help her family. Tragically, she was killed in a road rage incident near Dallas, Texas, just two months later. What happened next left her mother, Arelis Cor

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Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

December 19, 2024

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Measuring Care for Trans Individuals: A New Scale

December 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals treat transgender individuals? A new scale has been created to measure this. Known as the Transgender Health Care Humanization Scale, or THcH Scale for short, it's designed to assess how sensitive healthcare providers are to trans patients. But bef

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Discover the Hidden Power of Ginseng for Healthier Hair

December 19, 2024

You might have heard that rosemary is great for hair growth, but have you considered ginseng? This powerful root, used for centuries to boost overall health, can also give your hair a much-needed boost. A recent study found that red ginseng extract promotes hair growth in cultured human hair follicl

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U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

December 19, 2024

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

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Michigan Man Plans but Stops Mass Shooting Targeting LGBTQ+ Community

December 19, 2024

A 22-year-old Michigander named Mack Davis from Owosso recently pleaded guilty to planning a hate-driven mass shooting aimed at LGBTQ+ spots. He targeted a political party office and a nearby bar, both places he linked to the LGBTQ+ community. Davis gathered an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, tactic

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A Portable Secret for Detecting Camphor Gas

December 18, 2024

Did you know that detecting camphor in the air is a big deal for the pharmaceutical industry? Current methods, like chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), are complex and not portable. Imagine if we could create a simple, portable sensor to do this job! Scientists have been experimenting with po

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Lawmakers Bump Up Troop Pay, Face Off on China and Culture

December 18, 2024

Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac

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A Chilling Tale: The Man Who Drugged His Wife for Decades

December 18, 2024

Have you ever heard of Dominique Pelicot? He's currently on trial in France for some truly horrible acts. Alongside 50 other men, Pelicot is being tried for a string of awful crimes. He admits to secretly drugging his wife for almost ten years, so he could assault her while she was unconscious. Can