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Creating an Islamic Medical Guide: Malaysia's Unique Approach

January 7, 2025

In today's diverse healthcare world, meeting the specific needs of Muslim patients is more important than ever. However, without clear guidelines, healthcare professionals often face difficulties in providing care that aligns with Islamic values. To solve this, experts in Malaysia are developing a n

science

The Mystery of Different Y-Chromosome Branch Lengths

January 7, 2025

The Y chromosome, which doesn't recombine, holds vital clues about paternal human history. Scientists have noticed something puzzling: some Y chromosome branches are much longer than others, especially those that are very different from the standard human Y chromosome. This length variation isn't ex

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Unraveling the Mysteries of KCNQ2 Encephalopathy in Kids

January 6, 2025

Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch

politics

Military's Role in Protecting Civilians: Shifting Gears

January 6, 2025

For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u

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How COVID Variants Delta and Omicron Latch On: A Closer Look

January 6, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge. Two variants, Delta and Omicron, have raised eyebrows due to their potential to spread more easily and dodge our immune system. This study used computer simulations to understand how these variants interact with a key receptor in our body, called AC

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How Bariatric Surgery Trials Report Lifestyle and Nutritional Details

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered how well bariatric surgery trials report the nitty-gritty details of perioperative lifestyle and nutritional interventions? A recent study took a close look at this, using the TIDieR checklist as a guideline. The TIDieR checklist is like a check-up list for clinical trials, ensuring al

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Does Donor Age or Sex Really Matter in Osteochondral Allograft Transplants?

January 5, 2025

You might have heard that mismatches between osteochondral allograft (OCA) donors and recipients can lead to not-so-great results. But what about other donor factors like age or sex? A recent study took a closer look at these variables and their impact on important outcomes, reoperations, and failur

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Boosting Rice Genome Editing with New Cas9 Variants

January 5, 2025

Scientists have discovered a new way to make genome editing more efficient in rice. A protein called ScCas9, which comes from bacteria, can recognize a wider range of targets in the DNA than the commonly used protein, SpCas9. However, both ScCas9 and its improved version, Sc++, still don't work very

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Quick Experiment: Switch Results Vary by Host

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you switch up genetic experiments? Scientists did just that, testing nine different genetic switches in three varied hosts. Imagine 27 unique combinations! The outcome? The host mattered more than the switch itself. Adjusting switches had a minor impact, while the hos

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Comparing Two Cancers: Fallopian Tube vs. Ovarian

January 4, 2025

Let's talk about two types of cancers that affect women: primary fallopian tubal carcinoma (PFTC) and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). A study from a single healthcare center looked into how these cancers are different from each other and what factors might affect a person's chances of reco