In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
Ever wondered how scientists might one day fix genetic diseases? R2 retrotransposons could be the key. These tiny genetic elements can slip new genes into specific spots in our cells. Here's how scientists can check if R2 retrotransposons are doing their job right in mammalian cells. First, they ma
President-elect Donald J. Trump sparked interest in a recent news conference by suggesting that the U. S. might use military or economic pressure to persuade Panama and Denmark to give up control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, respectively. Built over a century ago by Americans, the Panama Canal
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec
Ever wondered how doctors check if a little spot on your lung is serious? One way they do it is by using robots! Lung cancer is a big problem, with lots of people dying from it each year. The tricky part is that many people don't feel sick when they first get it. So, doctors often find it by acciden
Lenovo has just unveiled two new handheld gaming PCs that are smaller and more portable than some of the big, bulky devices we've seen. Meet the Legion Go 2 and the Legion Go S, with the latter offering a model that runs on SteamOS. The Legion Go 2 is still in the prototype phase but it's already m
Peacock is trying out a couple of new tricks to stay in the game with streaming giants like Netflix and YouTube. They're introducing mini-games and short vertical videos to their app. This month, some users will start seeing these features, while others will have to wait until spring. Peacock is fa
In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking
Fossils of gibbons are quite rare, which makes their evolutionary history a bit of a mystery. One such fossil, Kapi ramnagarensis, was found in India and dated back to around 13 million years ago. Scientists initially thought it was an early gibbon due to a unique lower molar they found. However, so
Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate
