LND topic: tam page 26

tam

Baby Brain Boost: Vitamin B12's Pregnancy Power

December 15, 2024

Ever thought about how a mom's diet during pregnancy can shape her baby's brain? A recent study has some interesting findings about vitamin B12. It turns out, when a mom gets enough of this vitamin, it may help her baby's brain grow stronger and smarter. The study compared how much vitamin B12 pregn

health

Unlocking TB Diagnosis: A New Lens on Aptamers

December 15, 2024

Tuberculosis (TB), causing countless cases and deaths yearly, needs better diagnostic tools. Traditional measures have limitations, so we turned to aptamers. These super-specific single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules can detect TB biomarkers with precision. We did a deep dive into research to see how

environment

Unseen Threats: COVID Meds in City Rivers

December 15, 2024

Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba

health

White Matter Protectors: Tyro3 and Gas6 in Multiple Sclerosis

December 15, 2024

Ever wondered how our brain's white matter stays intact? In multiple sclerosis (MS), two proteins, Tyro3 and Gas6, are key players in maintaining this crucial tissue. These proteins are part of the Gas6/TAM system, which includes Tyro3, Axl, and Mer receptors. While animals have shown these proteins

health

Cucumber Alert: Recall After Salmonella Scare

November 30, 2024

Hey there! You might want to check your fridge. Cucumbers shipped to lots of places in the US and Canada are getting recalled due to a salmonella scare. SunFed Produce said they're pulling back whole fresh cucumbers sent to stores and restaurants between mid-October and late November. You'll find th

science

Microplastics: The Invisible Threat to Air and Health

November 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about what happens to all the plastic we throw away? A lot of it ends up in the air we breathe as microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces, less than 5 millimeters in size, are everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. They come from things like old tires, f

environment

Water Polluters on the Rise: What We Know and How We Handle Them

November 29, 2024

Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo

sports

Lightning's Point Scores Hat-Trick in Surprising Way

November 28, 2024

In a surprising turn of events during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, Lightning player Brayden Point secured his fifth hat-trick in the league. The goal that clinched his hat-trick came in an unconventional way. Capitals goalie, Charlie Lindgren, attempted to

health

The Power of Early Treatment: How Oseltamivir Helps Adults with Flu

November 28, 2024

Ever wondered if starting treatment early for the flu can make a big difference? Let's dive into the world of early oseltamivir therapy. This drug, often called by its brand name Tamiflu, has been shown to help adults who are hospitalized with influenza A. But why is early treatment so important? I

science

Shining a Light on Gene Control in Bacteria

November 28, 2024

Corynebacterium glutamicum is a critical player in the production of amino acids and valuable chemicals. Balancing the metabolic processes between cell growth and product synthesis is essential for boosting efficiency. The challenge lies in developing effective and safe gene regulation tools that ca