In a new study, researchers compared the orientations of nerve fibers in a human brainstem using two advanced imaging techniques: diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI)-based tractography and polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). The findings could aid in combining these techniques, which each offer unique advantages, to advance our understanding of the brain’s microstructure and help inform new techniques for early diagnosis of various brain disorders.

Integrating MRI and OCT for new insights into brain microstructure

They’re tiny drug-delivery systems 1000 times smaller than a human hair, but while nanomedicines have long been hailed as the future for treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases, their journey from lab to patient has many challenges. Now, new findings from a global team of expert scientists in academia and...

Global experts help nanomedicines DELIVER on healthcare promise

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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(MA) Meet Teddy Twilight, an adorable little Shih Tzu mix pup who got dealt an unfortunate hand in life. This pup, along with his brother Enzo, were previously owned pups who were reportedly "very loved". Despite that, their "owners" decided they could no longer care for them, due to the fact that their "family was growing." Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was there to help, and now both pups, who are not a bonded pair, are living safely with foster families. Now, Teddy is ready to find his TRUE family that can actually give him the love and attention he so rightfully deserves.

This Shih Tzu Is Searching For Home After Growing Family No Longer Able To Care For Him

Most animals live in intimate relationships with bacteria. Some of these bacteria live inside the cells of their hosts, but only very few are able to live inside cell organelles (structures inside the cell, like organs in the body). One group of bacteria have figured out how to colonize the nuclei of their hosts, a remarkable feat given that the nucleus is the control center of the cell.

Hijacking the command center of the cell: nuclear parasites in deep-sea mussels

Kansas City, MO

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If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

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The weekend is almost here, and some zodiac signs are set to close the week stronger than they started. Today's cosmic combo seems favorable to their financial landscape as the universe sends sprinkles of luck and good fortune to their finances.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs with Financial Abundance | September 6, 2024

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO -- A monoclonal antibody appears effective at neutralizing the numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related viruses in animals that could pose a threat if they were to begin spreading in people. The antibody, called SC27, was recently described in Cell Reports Medicine. The finding opens the...

One antibody to neutralize them all?

Today, the energy of the day is sending positive vibes to everyone who makes themselves aware of it. However, the cosmos align in favor of three powerful zodiac signs in a way that gives them a boost. Aries, Cancer, and Sagittarius, you are in luck. The energy of the season is filled with opportunities for growth and success. Whether it is personal goals, career achievements, or emotional satisfaction, these three signs are on the brink of seeing their dreams start moving in a direction toward coming true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | September 7, 2024

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Salt Lake City, UT

As Utah’s Great Salt Lake shrinks, exposing more of its playa, concerns grow about the dust the dry lakebed emits. But scientists lack the data to fully understand what pollutants are present in these airborne sediments. Researchers from the University of Utah are attempting to get a handle on...

Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues

Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalised infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show. In the largest study of UK baby microbiomes to date, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), and...

Natural probiotic discovered in UK newborns microbiomes

Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

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New chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan

New chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan. Working ‘smarter’ not harder important to natural selection and survival rates. While there is no denying ‘survival of...

New chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan

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