Ever wondered how cancer cells stick around and grow? It's all about adhesion—how cells cling to each other and their surroundings. Certain proteins help cells stick together, keeping tissues healthy and balanced. But in cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma, these prote
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a tough-to-treat type of epilepsy that often starts in childhood and sticks around. It's known for many types of seizures, especially tonic ones, which can make people fall and hurt themselves. Plus, it comes with learning difficulties and behavior issues. Doctors re
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se
You’re probably wondering what’s up with Congress this weekend. Well, unless they get their act together fast, the U. S. government might shut down. That’s right, at 12:01 a. m. Saturday, the money runs out. So, how did we get here? Each year, Congress needs to agree on how to spend money. They’ve
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held his annual Q&A session with the public and media. While domestic issues took center stage, Putin used the platform to send messages to the West, especially with the upcoming change in U. S. leadership. He hinted at possible compromises in the Ukraine co
Ever wondered what makes a food "healthy"? The FDA just changed the rules. Say goodbye to fortified white bread and hello to fatty fish like salmon. Now, fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats can wear the "healthy" label. This is a big deal because it means we can finally trust what's on the
Early Thursday, Dow Jones futures signaled a small bounce after a tough market sell-off spurred by the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. While Micron Technology struggled with weak guidance, Nvidia and Tesla started to recover. The Bank of Japan and Bank of England announced rate decisions, with the y
Imagine going through a divorce. Now, picture doing it with millions of eyes watching your every move. That's the reality Lilly Jay faced. As the ex-wife of famous Broadway star Ethan Slater, her private life was thrust into the public spotlight. Right after her divorce and the birth of their son, L
The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti
In the fight against pneumonia, airway epithelial cells (AECs) play a crucial part. One protein they produce, called Sectm1a, catches our attention. Researchers found that Sectm1a is triggered by a specific type of immune signal, called type I interferons (IFNs), during the early stage of a lung inf
