The image shows culture, release and transfer of the tumoroids from the ReSCUE platform, as well as the released breast cancer disk-, rod-, and U-shaped tumoroids cultured in EKGel over…
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New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection
Colorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate difference. Photo by Jean Guard, ARS. Credit:…
Traces of Roman road uncovered in London’s Old Kent Road
Archaeologists have found traces of Watling Street, a Roman road that served as a major historical route during Classical Antiquity, Late Antiquity, and throughout the Middle Ages. Watling Street, constructed…
Multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits via a demographic parity-based AI model
The schematic of the challenges in highly variable maxillofacial traits versus generalized intelligent multi-quantifications. Credit: BME Frontiers (2024). DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0054 A study published in BME Frontiers has unveiled a novel…
New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain’s blood flow in 3D
Research overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a volumetric render of the imaged microvascular network and its…
How Stressful Events Alter Memories
Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress disrupts memory specificity, leading to generalized aversive memories—a hallmark of PTSD. Stress increases endocannabinoid release, enlarging memory engrams in the brain, which triggers fearful…
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick…
The nutritional value of vegetables
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to Barbara Intermill, a registered dietitian nutritionist, fresh veggies certainly are best if available…and if they don’t lose precious nutrients by overcooking or languishing too…
Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Over the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and…
Inca ceramics were key to ritual control
Inca ceramics were key to the Incas’ ritualistic control over their vast empire, which they managed through a combination of military strength and religious authority. A significant ritual that demonstrated…
