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For many of us, a hot cup of coffee is how we start our day. For Texas A&M Health researchers, it may also provide a new way to screen the modified cells in future drugs. A team at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology has developed an artificial intelligence-engineered molecular switch that uses caffeine to quickly separate modified proteins inside living cells and trigger cellular responses on demand. The platform, called CODS, short for caffeine-activated cleavage system, could help scientists create safer and more controlled gene and cell therapies. The study, published in Journal of the American…
As I said in a previous article, “The Future of US,” I have been interested in the ways we can survive and thrive in these difficult times since 1993, when I was given a vision in a sweat lodge ceremony and saw the sinking of the ship of civilization and the launching of lifeboats to a more sustainable world. From a new book by Luke Kemp, Goliath’s Curse: The Story of Social CollapseI learned about the latest findings that can help us understand our lives, our world, and find hope for the future of humanity. Kemp is a senior research…
Like most working moms, Jillian Russell doesn’t have much time for herself. He has every good excuse not to show up until a 6:30 a.m. practice. And yet several days a week she shows up early to a hot yoga class.“I love room temperature yoga, but hot yoga makes my body feel so open and relaxed,” Russell said. “Like melted butter. It’s hard work and you have to go through some discomfort, but the reward is delicious.”Feeling like melted butter sounds pretty great to me, but I’m going to need a lot more information on exactly what hot yoga is…
With Dr. LeahPharmD & Cancer Researcher — Founder, EpiLynx by Dr. Lia | June 1, 2026 | 5 minutes reading You’ve got your skin care in order. You’ve found fragrance-free products that don’t cause your reactions. And then you reach for your lipstick – a product you’ve been using for years – and realize you have no idea what’s in it. For anyone with celiac disease, this is the category of makeup that matters most. Here is the science and the solution. Why lip products are the highest risk makeup category for celiac disease The fundamental issue is simple: lip…
By Serah Malaba, its Co-CEO Tikoan African non-profit organization working with governments, health providers and local community-based organizations to redesign healthcare systems for adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa. **** As health leaders, policymakers, civil society organizations and communities gather in Mombasa for the 9th RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Scientific Conference this week, one question stands above all others: who is funding the thriving service and the future of Africa’s girls? The World Health Summit in Nairobi set the agenda for African health dominance: integration of care, domestic financing and systems built to outlast donor cycles. Now we have to…
Same dinner different dish [SDDP] for Picky Eaters who won’t eat what you packPreparing lunch at school for a picky eater doesn’t mean you’re doing something completely different. Learn how to use the Same Dinner Different Plate method for lunch boxes — from a registered dietitian mom of four.Since September you have been preparing the same four meals. Your child still rejects two of them. And you’re starting to wonder if you’re just going to send in a sleeve of crackers and call it a day for the rest of the school year.Sound familiar? You are not alone—and you are…
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. This new substance protects nerve cells and could in the future ease the suffering of Alzheimer’s patients. The active ingredient also has anti-aging effects. “Compound 10” is how Ursula Quitterer refers to the chemical compound her team has developed that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Quitterer is Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at ETH Zurich and has so far tested the active ingredient first in mice, revealing promising results: the typical death of nerve cells seen in dementia is significantly…
What does society expect from a bride? Who cares about the endless cycle of expectations from Indian brides and how does it affect them? How do these unrealistic and unfair expectations create a multitude of anxieties and unpleasant situations in relation to the laws? India is a country with a diverse culture, whether you marry outside your community or within your community, you will come across different sets of family rituals and customs. Forget inter-caste and inter-faith marriages, it turns out to be a lifetime challenge for most of the couples. But no bride could escape the heavy baggage of…
Summary: Gonorrhea usually does not go away on its own, even if the symptoms seem to be getting betterThe infection can be treated and cured with medicationGonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. you can have it and not know it If you are wondering if gonorrhea will go away on its own, the short answer is no. Sometimes the symptoms are minimal and sometimes they are severe. They can be easy to miss or very obvious. They may remain consistent or come and go. But none of these things mean you don’t have an infection or that you shouldn’t get…
We are officially in the post-school energy slump. You know the one: kids come home tired, hungry, and somehow also have to get to an activity, a friend’s house, home, or all of the above. These no-bake peanut butter oat bars it’s just the kind of snack I love to have stashed away in the freezer for those moments. They’re chewy, nutty, slightly sweet, and easy to grab when everyone needs something satisfying, stat! As a nutritionist and mom of three, I know a thing or two about snacks kids love. It needs to offer some staying power without making…