A researcher decided to scan her own brain 26 times to learn more about how pregnancy affects the brain. This is something that hasn't been studied much before. The researcher, who studies learning and memory, had her brain scanned before, during, and after her pregnancy. She wanted to see if there
Gaza City is under fire again. Israeli air strikes have forced hundreds of families from their homes. The attacks hit busy areas like Shujaiya, Tuffah, and Zeitoun. Videos online show chaos, explosions, and smoke filling the sky. A school in Zeitoun, packed with families seeking safety, was hit. Fiv
Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The e
Plants are tougher than they look. They have special tools to fight off problems like dry weather. One such tool is the HcCNGC27 gene in kenaf, a hardy plant used for fiber. This gene is part of a big team that helps plants grow and stay strong. This gene is everywhere in the plant. It's in the out
Depression is often seen as a silent partner in the worsening of Alzheimer's disease. It's like a hidden force that makes things worse, but how it does this has been a bit of a mystery. Scientists have known that tiny brain helpers called microglia play a big role in both depression and dementia. Bu
China made big changes to how taxes are shared between local and national governments. This put a lot of pressure on local budgets. So, what happened to school funding when money got tight? Researchers looked at what happened after a big tax reform in 2002. They found that counties hit hardest by t
PCSK9, a protein known for its role in managing cholesterol, is now under the spotlight for its potential influence on cancer outcomes. Recent research has dug into how PCSK9 behaves in different types of cancer, revealing a complex picture. In some cancers, like breast and ovarian, higher levels of
Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition. It's not just about physical pain. Many people with fibromyalgia also deal with anxiety and depression. But how well can physiotherapists spot these issues? A recent study looked into this. Fifty-three physiotherapists in Belgium took part. They checked 169 new f
Ever wondered why some genes are active in certain tissues but not others? Or why they behave differently in sickness compared to health? The answer might lie in the promoters, the gene's silent conductors. Promoters are like the gene's personal managers. They decide when and where a gene should be
Bed sores, also known as pressure injuries, are a big problem for people who are very sick and in the hospital. These injuries happen when pressure builds up on the skin, usually from lying in one position for too long. People who are critically ill are at high risk because they often can't move aro
