WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

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by Athisake Ruangpracha, Chanachai Sae-Lee, Pitaksin Chitta, Harald Grove, Pranisa Jamjuntra, Warisa Amornrit, Prapat Suriyaphol, Chanitra Thuwajit, Naravat Poungvarin Carbohydrate Response Element Binding Protein (ChREBP) is a transcription factor known to regulate glucose metabolism and other metabolic processes in various tissues, but its role in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains poorly... Read more »

by Naomi Assame, Susan Greenhalgh, John Tingle, Gillian Yeowell Introduction Many countries have implemented laws and policies to help healthcare providers address patient harm. However, there is limited research on their effectiveness, especially in the context of England#39;s National Health Service (NHS). This scoping review asks: How does law and... Read more »

by Laura Langton, Sarah Jane Cullen, Giles Warrington, Jennifer Pugh, Adrian McGoldrick, Ciara Losty Retirement can come at any time in horse racing due to the unpredictable nature of the sport. Preplanning for the retirement transition in sport has been reported to lead to faster adjustment to retirement and better... Read more »

by Madeleine I.R. Brodbeck, Rachel Muheim, Atticus Pinzon-Rodriguez, Scott A. MacDougall-Shackleton The songbird brain region called Cluster N has been implicated as important for low-light vision and/or the perception of Earth’s magnetic field for migratory orientation. This region of the visual Wulst is active in migratory songbirds under dim light... Read more »

by Sara Vilar-Lluch, Dawn Knight News coverage of diabetes has been observed to promote diabetes stigma of both Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 (T2D) diabetes, and to foreground individual responsibility over health outcomes. Adopting a corpus-based approach to discourse analysis, this study examines trends in media reporting around T1D... Read more »

by Parviz Shahmirzalou, Hassan Ebrahimpour Sadagheyani Background Animal bites are a significant global public health concern because they can lead to rabies, a disease with a very high case fatality. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of animal bite cases and to examine temporal trends... Read more »

by Carlos Felipe Cortés-Cataño, Yennifer Foronda-Tobón, Jairo Armando Paez-Ricardo, Jairo Enrique Parra-Herrera, Mario Julian Cañon-Ayala... Read more »

by Daniel Oliveira dos Santos, Yasmin Gonçalves de Castro, André Duarte Vieira, Bruna Hermine de Campos, Lucas dos Reis de Souza, Nayara Ferreira de Paula, Vasco Azevedo, Bertram Brenig, Caio de Castro Cunha Figueiredo, Letícia Neves Ribeiro, Janaína Ribeiro Duarte, Vinícius Henrique Barbosa Amaral, Carlyle Mendes Coelho, Herlandes Penha Tinoco,... Read more »

by Philemon Mohammed Seid, Wossen Habtu, Meaza Gezu Shentema, Teferi Abegaz Perchloroethylene, a chemical commonly used in the dry-cleaning sector, presents a potential risk to kidney health. This study measured urinary and blood nephrotoxic biomarkers among dry cleaners compared to hotel laundry workers to assess PCE’s impact. A multi-center comparative... Read more »

by Amir Akerman, Orit Gutman, Keren E. Shapira, Efraim Lewinsohn, Yoav I. Henis, Shaul Yalovsky Rho of Plants (ROPs) are plant-specific Rho GTPases that regulate diverse cellular processes. Based on their C-terminal motifs, ROPs are classified as type I or type II. Type-II ROPs lack the canonical CaaL prenylation motif... Read more »

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Plants might look peaceful, but honestly, they’ve got some wild tricks up their sleeves. They use all sorts of defenses to keep animals and tough weather at bay. Some of these strategies are so clever, you’ll probably find yourself a bit surprised. Let’s check out seven plant defenses that honestly... Read more »

People usually see flowers as decorations, but honestly, a lot of them taste great and work well in meals. You might have some edible flowers growing in your yard right now and not even realize it. These flowers can bring new flavors and colors to your food. It’s a fun... Read more »

Flowers have woven themselves into human stories for thousands of years. People across many cultures have used them to spin tales about gods, heroes, and magical happenings. These stories give flowers a meaning that goes way beyond their looks. Here’s how six flowers connect to ancient myths and legends that... Read more »

Sometimes, growing plants just feels complicated, right? If you’re short on time or dealing with a tricky garden space, picking plants that thrive almost anywhere can make life so much easier. These tough plants shrug off rough weather, poor soil, and a bit of neglect, so you get a better... Read more »

Nature never really runs out of surprises, especially with plants. Maybe you think you know what a flower or a leaf should look like, but honestly, some plants just love to break the rules and remind us how weird and creative life actually is. These botanical oddities show that plants... Read more »

Plants have a way of surprising us with their wild sizes, ancient ages, and some pretty weird traits. From tiny water lilies to trees that tower over everything, the world of botany is honestly more fascinating than most people realize. When you learn about these record-breaking plants, you start to... Read more »

Flowers have played a role in sacred rituals across countless cultures for ages. They’re not just pretty—these blooms often hold deep meaning and symbolize powerful spiritual ideas. When you start learning about these flowers, you get a peek into how people everywhere try to connect with something greater than themselves.... Read more »

Blooming patterns show up everywhere—in gardens, in wild places, even in technology. Still, a lot of these patterns leave scientists scratching their heads. Maybe you’ve noticed how some flowers open with a twist or how certain plants seem to have their own style. These patterns aren’t just pretty; they actually... Read more »

Gardens have always played a huge part in the story of botany and plant study. Some historic gardens ended up becoming hotspots for scientific discovery and the rescue of rare plants. These places shaped how we understand and care for the natural world. Honestly, it’s wild to think how much... Read more »

"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers said.... Read more »

CBD becomes a serious building block for tougher bioplastics.... Read more »

Luckily for the Allies, this formidable jet plane wasn't fully completed before the war ended.... Read more »

They shared a common ancestor with grey wolves over 5 million years ago.... Read more »

This may sound crazy, but scientists use blood to build soft neural interfaces in the brain, and then control them with light.... Read more »

The country’s largest Viking Age coin hoard has emerged from a quiet field.... Read more »

For decades, doctors have tried to treat depression with electricity. Now, a Houston startup wants to make that idea smaller, less invasive, and potentially usable from home. Motif Neurotech has received FDA approval for an Investigational Device Exemption, allowing it to begin an early feasibility study of an experimental brain-stimulation... Read more »

Seven molecules never before seen on Mars sharpen the search for ancient life.... Read more »

Their meals were richer, stranger, and more varied than the old caveman stereotype.... Read more »

The perpetual stew is a legend with more than a grain of truth.... Read more »

The Rosetta Stone helped decode hieroglyphs and now silver cups may have unlocked Linear Elamite.... Read more »

Brain size can matter across the broad sweep of primate evolution but among humans isn't the best way to estimate intelligence.... Read more »

We're nearing the experiment's 100th year and 10th drop.... Read more »

Bir Tawil is one of the weirdest regions on Earth.... Read more »

In research that could be useful in making more capable robots, Brown University mathematicians developed an artificial neural... Read more »

Some materials behave unexpectedly. They crack differently than expected, or react in ways that are hard to explain.... Read more »

For decades, the relationship between fat and cancer has been treated as a question of quantity: eat less... Read more »

Researchers at Yale, Google, and the University of California-Santa Barbara have created a device that simulates the quantum... Read more »

A study led by UC Riverside physicist Hai-Bo Yu suggests that a new type of dark matter could explain three astrophysical... Read more »

Expose an animal to extreme physical stress, and the expectation is simple: It will break down. But when... Read more »

The rapid increase in electric vehicle adoption in recent years has highlighted a crucial issue: the energy conversion... Read more »

Light, as we usually conceive of it, is defined by the astonishing velocity at which it moves from... Read more »

Billions of tons of carbon dioxide are being classified as ‘dealt with’ in global climate plans before anyone... Read more »

Researchers have created a detailed map of a deadly childhood cancer, showing it uses ‘shields’ and ‘bodyguards’ to... Read more »

From traffic congestions to detecting health issues in the city: many social challenges might be better addressed using... Read more »

Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department... Read more »

Inspired by the collective dynamics of bacteria like E. coli and Bacillus subtilis, researchers at the University of... Read more »

AI in real estate is moving beyond listing descriptions and simple chatbots. The real test is now happening... Read more »

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