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Rutgers scientists changed one gene in tiny worms to test a human kidney disease clue; the altered nerve protein fell to 15% of normal and missed its target

Researchers at Rutgers University have delved into the genetics of kidney disease by studying the miniature roundworm C. elegans. By manipulating a specific DNA segment, they discovered a drastic reduction in levels of polycystin-2, showing that this mutation hinders the protein's delivery to its cellular destination. This alteration also disrupts…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

Study finds an alarming amount of underage American teens gambled in the last year

The findings ‘should be a wake-up call,’ Rutgers University researcher Lia Nower says

The Independent UK · Oct 30

Salmonella Lasted 4 Weeks on Dry Tile and Hit Bologna in 5 Seconds, Debunking the Five-Second Rule

Research from Clemson and Rutgers found that bacteria can transfer to food almost immediately, while Salmonella may survive for weeks on dry surfaces. Moist foods and hard surfaces pose greater risks.

Medical Daily · Oct 29

'Was laughing': Video shows Indian-origin woman, friend moments before NYC subway train ran over them

Two young friends from New Jersey died after being hit by a subway train in NYC. Malaika Chitre and Navam Kaul were sitting on the tracks early Sunday morning. Investigators are exploring multiple theories regarding their presence on the tracks. Possible factors include an attempt to help a friend or…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Indian-origin man, woman killed by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks

Two people of Indian-origin were fatally struck by a New York City subway train after they were seen sitting on the tracks at a Manhattan station early Sunday (EDT).

The Times of India · Sep 15

In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber too

Recycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridges made from recycled plastics were built at Fort Bragg in 2009. Fort Eustis also replaced timber railroad bridges with thermoplastic structures in 2010.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

In June 1998, the US Army turned 13,000 pounds of mixed plastic into a 25-foot Fort Leonard Wood bridge designed to carry light vehicles across a creek

In 1998, the US Army embarked on a groundbreaking project that transformed 13,000 pounds of recycled plastic into a functional bridge. By integrating these plastic components with steel beams, they diverted waste from landfills while showcasing the material's incredible potential for structural engineering. This innovative approach not only provided a…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Why Heartbreak Feels Like Withdrawal: What Your Body Does When a Relationship Ends

The chemistry that made him feel necessaryEvery time you saw his name on your screen, your brain released dopamine. Not because of him, exactly, because of the anticipation of him. Dopamine is not a pleasure chemical. It is a wanting chemical. It fires hardest at the possibility of reward, not…

Times Life · Aug 29

Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicine

Bernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion fortune. Now, decades later, his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into stem cell research for heart attack recovery, carrying forward the medical dream he could…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find

Preliminary study shows older people who avoided food four hours before bed did better in problem solving tests

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26