Hip dysplasia is a condition where the hip joint doesn't develop properly. It can cause pain and limit movement. One surgery to fix this is called transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum (TOA). This procedure reshapes the hip socket to improve function. Researchers wanted to see how this surgery
Researchers wanted to understand if a common plant compound called quercetin can move from a pregnant mouse to her unborn babies. Quercetin is found in many fruits and vegetables. It changes in the body and travels around as different forms. Earlier, they saw that quercetin and its changed forms go
Autism rates in the US have been climbing, with one in 31 children now affected. This rise has sparked a hunt for possible causes, from genes to the environment. Recently, attention has turned to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and its potential role in autism development. A report
Scientists have created a new tool to watch how drugs cause cells to die. This tool uses a special kind of light called bioluminescence. Unlike other methods, it doesn't need any outside light to work. This makes it better for looking at living things. The tool is designed to target a specific mole
Cervical cancer cells can change their shape and behavior when treated with certain drugs. These drugs, known as HDAC inhibitors, mess with how the cell's nucleus looks and works. The nucleus is like the brain of the cell, and these drugs make it bigger and alter how stuff moves in and out of it. S
Food scraps can be turned into useful stuff, like vinegar, through a process called acidogenic fermentation. This vinegar, or acetic acid, is great for cleaning up dirty water by helping to remove harmful nitrates. But, the problem is that the amount and type of vinegar produced can change a lot, ma
In the world of smart drug delivery, scientists are always looking for ways to make sure medicines reach exactly where they are needed. One way to do this is by using special molecules called acetals and ketals. These molecules can break down in acidic environments, like those found in tumors or ins
In the early hours of Monday, a peaceful night in Provincetown, Massachusetts, took a dark turn. Chris Kostka, a visitor enjoying the weekend, found himself in the middle of an unexpected and violent encounter. While walking back from a friend's house, he was suddenly pushed to the ground and attack
Plastic waste is a big problem. It's everywhere and hard to get rid of. But what if we could turn it into something useful, like medicine? Scientists have found a way to do just that. They used a common bacteria called E. coli to change plastic into a key ingredient for paracetamol, a common painkil
In eight Latin American countries, a significant gap exists between recommended diets and actual eating habits. A recent investigation focused on urban areas in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The goal was to see how well people followed the EAT-Lancet d
