Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a tough disease that makes muscles weak over time. Kids with this condition often struggle with simple movements like standing up or walking. But there's some good news! A treatment called ELEVIDYS is showing positive results in a big study called EMBARK. The study lo
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put a temporary hold on $5 billion in public health grants. This move, which lasted only a few hours, was meant to check if the funded activities matched the current administration's goals. The HHS spokesperson, Andrew Nixon, explained that
Lipedema is a puzzling condition. It mostly affects women. It causes fat to build up in a certain way. This fat is often painful and hard to get rid of. Doctors and scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens. Recent studies have looked at how genes and metabolism are involved. They
A big study started in 2015 with a noble goal. It aimed to track brain development in over 20, 000 U. S. children. The project, called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD), promised to uncover important insights about DNA's role in behavior and disease. Families were assured that
In Minneapolis, kids are scared to go to school. They worry about ICE agents taking their parents away. Some kids even hide in their basements to do online classes. Others have panic attacks in the middle of class. It's a tough time for everyone. ICE agents are everywhere. They show up at bus stops
Plug-in hybrids are often seen as the eco-friendly choice for drivers. They are designed to run on both electricity and gas, reducing emissions. But there's a catch. Many owners don't plug them in. This means they are not using the electric power they were made for. Without plugging in, these cars r
Plants have a clever way to fight off diseases. They can mix and match genes to create new, powerful defenses. This process is called gene fusion. It happens when two separate genes join together to form a new one. Scientists have been studying this in plants, but they're still figuring out how it
The legal fight between Gemini Trust Company, Genesis Global Capital, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally wrapped up. The SEC decided to drop its civil lawsuit against Gemini and Genesis. This lawsuit was about Gemini's Earn program, which the SEC claimed was selling unre
Plants have clever ways to protect themselves. When bacteria attack, they make special chemicals called hydroxycinnamoyl tyramine conjugates. These chemicals can hurt the bacteria, strengthen the plant's walls, and send signals to prepare for more stress. Scientists wanted to understand how these c
Young Americans are leaning towards cryptocurrency over traditional banks. This shift is driven by their desire for more control and transparency over their money. Recent studies show that nearly half of Gen Z has used a crypto exchange, and over a third own or use crypto. This generation values th
