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Discovering Drug Puzzles: A New Trick for Finding Pioglitazone's Pieces

November 21, 2024

Imagine a puzzle where you need to find all the pieces that make up a drug called pioglitazone (PIO). Scientists usually have a tough time figuring out these pieces, called metabolites. They tried a new trick to make it easier. Instead of using just one dose of PIO, they mixed two different kinds to

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Illinois Groups Fight Against Abortion Coverage Law

November 21, 2024

Several groups and companies that disagree with abortion have filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. They aim to stop the enforcement of a law that makes health insurers cover abortions and abortion pills without extra costs to patients. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, targets

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Exercise and FTIR: Unlocking Molecular Secrets

November 20, 2024

Physical activity is no secret weapon for health and performance. But recently, scientists are digging deeper. They're not just looking at the sweat or the pumped muscles, but at the tiny changes happening inside our bodies during exercise. Enter Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, a fan

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Mystery in the Baltic: Two Undersea Cables Cut, Officials Disagree

November 20, 2024

Imagine this: two crucial undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea got suddenly cut just hours apart. European officials think it’s an act of sabotage, possibly linked to Russia. But US officials suggest it could be an accident, maybe a ship’s anchor dragging the cables. This isn’t the first time

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Improving Diets for People with Hard-to-Treat Schizophrenia

November 20, 2024

Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a

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Defending Undersea Cables: Finland's Call to NATO and EU

November 20, 2024

Finland has expressed serious concerns about the vulnerability of undersea internet cables connecting Europe. Following an incident where a cable connecting Santahamina, near Helsinki, to Rostock, Germany, was damaged, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized the need for greater protection from p

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Stones and Docs: How Often Do Vets See Nephrologists After a Diagnosis?

November 20, 2024

Kidney stones are a pain, literally! When vets get them, they might need to see a specialist, right? We're talking about nephrologists here. These docs can really help manage kidney stones. So, how often do vets actually see them after getting diagnosed? That's what this study wanted to find out. Pr

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Wyoming's Abortion Pill Ban Just Got Shut Down

November 19, 2024

In a big move for reproductive rights, a Wyoming judge has just struck down the state's abortion laws, including a unique ban on pills used to end pregnancies. This is the third time Judge Melissa Owens has blocked these laws while they're being debated in court. This decision comes as voters in sev

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Mystery of Broken Baltic Sea Cables Deepens

November 19, 2024

Last month, a mysterious incident occurred in the Baltic Sea. A major telecom cable, stretching over 729 miles, suddenly stopped working. This cable follows a similar path to the Nord Stream gas pipelines that exploded last year. The explosion was believed to be an act of sabotage. Finland's Defens

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Heat Waves & Guppy Appetites: How Warm Water Spells Trouble for Freshwater Life

November 19, 2024

Global warming is heating up freshwater habitats, and non-native fish are invading these places. Usually, scientists look at these issues separately, but they're both big threats to biodiversity. Fish are ectotherms, meaning their bodies are influenced by the temperature of their water. So, when wat