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I’m not kidding when I say I can crack almost every joint in my body. I crack my fingers, elbows, back, shoulder, knees, ankles, neck, and toes–not always in that exact order. Every single time... Read More
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In the world of TikTok, the aesthetic of “cottagecore” has become a growing fascination: romanticizing the wilderness and a simplified countryside lifestyle. One lucky crop has become the star of cottagecore vibes: mushrooms! From vintage... Read More
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Almost all living organisms experience infection, when the body is invaded by pathogens. To prevent and combat infections, ranging from the common cold to pneumonia, different parts of your immune system work together like a... Read More
ABSTRACT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation within joint tissue. Despite the success of modern therapeutics in treating detectable inflammation, patients with RA often experience lingering neuropathic pain. Neuropathic... Read More
ABSTRACT Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) is a serine protease responsible for cleaving and activating inactive plasminogen to its active form, plasmin, which is involved in fibrinolysis, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix degradation. Plasmin, in turn, is... Read More
INTRODUCTION Oysters are an integral part of many marine ecosystems. They provide food for several species of snails and crabs and act as natural water filters, preventing algal blooms and nutrient-induced oxygen depletion in aquatic... Read More
Tom Patterson was the first patient in the United States to receive an intravenous dose of viruses as a cure for the bacterial infection that put him in a coma. Now, you might be overcome... Read More
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Understanding the effects of alcohol consumption on brain development and behavioral patterns of adolescents to increase quality of life Drinking-related health concerns have substantially increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has increased levels of... Read More
The structure and function of proteins in the human body is largely limited by the number of amino acids that are naturally generated by the genetic code. Out of 64 codons, 61 of them code... Read More