Ever heard of KoBold? This US mining startup just snagged a massive $537 million in funding, making its total investments soar to $1 billion. Backed by heavyweights like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, KoBold is on a mission to shake up the mining world. The latest round was co-led by Durable Capital Par
Scientists are finding an unexpected hero in the fight against cancer and inflammation: plants. They've discovered tiny bubbles made by plants, called PDNVs, that can safely carry important genetic messages to the right cells. These messages can help cells fix broken genes or fight diseases, making
Cancer treatment is getting smarter by using several methods at once. One exciting tool is graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs). These tiny powerhouses can do three amazing things: deliver drugs, fix faulty genes, and cook cancer cells with heat. That's multitasking at its best! Graphene, graphene o
Imagine trying to understand a complex disease like schizophrenia, but not having the right tools. That's what many patients face today. To change this, researchers have developed a new scale to measure how well people with schizophrenia understand their condition. This scale is important because it
Breast cancer treatment is complicated, needing tailored care from teams of specialists. Studies show that rural patients often receive different treatments, like mastectomies, compared to city dwellers. This difference isn't always due to the disease getting worse or medical need. A recent study lo
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious heart and lung condition that affects people in Latin America. To get a better grasp of this disease, a survey was done with doctors and patients in the region. The survey aimed to understand the common signs, how patients are tested, the treatments
Have you heard about how finding the right medication for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is like trying to solve a complex puzzle? Well, a recent study has added a new interesting piece to that puzzle. The study looked at how well ustekinumab (UST) works compared to other anti-TNF drugs, especiall
Did you know that some dentists think using a special light could make silver diamine fluoride (SDF) even better at stopping cavities? That's what a recent study wanted to find out. They talked to dental professionals to understand their thoughts on using SDF with or without this light. The goal was
People who inject drugs face unique challenges when it comes to opioid use disorder (OUD). Fortunately, there are medications specifically designed to help, known as MOUD. These drugs are proven to lower the risk of overdose and infectious disease transmission. But access to these medications isn't
Obesity isn't just about having too much fat. It's a complex conversation between different parts of your body. A diet high in fat and lack of physical activity are the main reasons why people become obese. This leads to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes, affecting multiple organ
