Mark Zuckerberg's AI-driven Push to Decode Human Cells
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is investing $500 million to create an AI called the AI Biohub. This ambitious project aims to…
Scientific Reasons Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More
Mosquitoes are drawn to specific individuals due to factors like skin bacteria, carbon dioxide, body heat, and sweat. Understanding why certain people are more…
How Your Body Fights Infection: The Science Behind Fevers
Fevers are your body's natural response to infection, activating a series of events to raise your temperature and fight off invaders. Understanding the science…
How Gum Bacteria May Affect Your Heart
The bacterium *Porphyromonas gingivalis*, known for causing gum disease, may also contribute to heart problems, specifically calcific aortic valve stenosis. Re…
Google's Ambitious Plan to Release 32 Million Mosquitoes in Florida and California
Google's life sciences arm, Verily, proposes releasing millions of treated male mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat disease-spreading mosquitoes and…
New Vaccines in Development to Combat Bundabugyo Ebola Strain
The Bundabugyo Ebola strain, responsible for outbreaks in Africa, poses a significant challenge as existing vaccines are less effective. Scientists are racing…