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It’s easy to think that there are only two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. These forms of diabetes are polygenic, meaning a change or mutation in multiple genes causes them. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction, which destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 2 diabetes … Read More “Monogenic Diabetes: Misdiagnosed & Mistreated” »
Much of our understanding of the ancient world comes from writing, which means it comes from texts written on papyrus, stone, clay, and metal. However, many ancient artifacts that contain writing are too damaged to read. Fortunately, (AI) can be programmed to understand how humans process images and language and then decipher what is written … Read More “Ancient Writing and AI” »
If you were asked to name a global epidemic, what would come to mind first? Most people will likely name COVID, bubonic plague, HIV/AIDS or, going back a bit, a history buff may mention the Spanish flu. It is safe to bet that no one would name the obscure parasitic disease called Giardiasis. But in … Read More “The Epidemic You’ve Never Heard of…” »
On July 12th, Nasa unveiled the first 5 breath taking images of 10 billion dollar telescope. Similar to how the Hubble telescope revolutionized the field of a astronomy, The JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) will allow astronomers to observe the very first galaxies formed at the creation of the universe. Below is one of the … Read More “The Significance of the James Webb Telescope” »
A small sample size of patients suffering from rectal cancer just experienced a medical miracle. In a trial done at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, 18 patients took a drug called dostarlimab for six months. The results were revolutionary for cancer research as all of their tumors had disappeared. Although the … Read More “New experimental cancer treatment was 100% successful” »
Introduction: Resilience is defined as the ability to quickly recover and adjust to difficulties. For decades scientists have explored and researched the science behind human resilience. Historically, resilience has been viewed as a set of linear relationships where one factor directly leads to another. However, new research has demonstrated that resilience is extraordinarily complex and … Read More “Resilience: The Scientific Considerations” »
