Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine, New Discoveries

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Can We Finally Beat Cancer? The Role of Proteomics and Molecular Docking in Drug Discovery

Trizzy Orozco

Cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges within the medical field, affecting millions worldwide. Despite advances in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, cancer’s complex nature often renders conventional treatments less effective. As science delves deeper into the molecular biology of cancer, new strategies focus on targeted therapies that promise more effective and personalized treatments. Among ...

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The Forgotten Mine That Sparked a Small-Town Gold Rush

Maria Faith Saligumba

A cold wind swept through the crumbling timbers of an old hillside, carrying the scent of earth and promise—a promise that once lured dreamers from their beds and set an entire town ablaze with hope. Most people have never heard of the little-known Briarwood Mine, yet its story is one of buried secrets, sudden fortune, ...

Mantis shrimp coming out of a coral.

How the Mantis Shrimp’s Vision Can Teach Us About Color Perception

Trizzy Orozco

The mantis shrimp, a small marine crustacean, is one of nature’s most fascinating creatures due to its extraordinary vision system. Found in warm, shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, these vibrant, feisty critters are not only known for their aggressive predatory skills but also for their complex eyes that provide insights into advanced ...

Did You Know? What Lives in Your Gut Could Be the Future of Liver Disease Treatment

Jan Otte

Researchers have found an unlikely hero in the fight against one of the world’s most common and stubborn liver diseases, an unsuspecting gut fungus. New research suggests that Fusarium foetens, a bacterium found in the human gut, may hold the key to treating metabolic-dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which afflicts over 1 in 4 adults ...

White puppy rolling on green grass.

Robot Vacuum vs. Dog Poop: The Unstoppable Force Meets the Immovable Mess

Trizzy Orozco

Picture this: It’s a peaceful Saturday morning. Sunlight streams through your window, birds are chirping, and your robot vacuum hums quietly across the living room floor. Suddenly, disaster strikes. The family dog has left a “present” on the carpet, and before you can blink, your high-tech helper rolls right through it. What follows is the ...

A pile of red 3D-printed spheres.

How 3D Printing is Changing the Way We Approach Conservation and Restoration

Trizzy Orozco

The emergence of 3D printing technology has heralded a new era in various sectors, including manufacturing, medicine, and art. Perhaps one of the most fascinating and promising applications is in the field of conservation and restoration. 3D printing offers a transformative approach that is revolutionizing how we address the challenges of preserving our natural and ...

Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster: Separating Fact from Fiction

Maria Faith Saligumba

A cold mist clings to the surface of Loch Ness as dawn breaks, painting the water in shades of silver and blue. Somewhere beneath those mysterious ripples, legend insists, a creature has lurked for centuries—a beast as elusive as it is famous. The Loch Ness Monster, or “Nessie” as she’s affectionately called, has sparked imaginations, ...