Recent research conducted by a team of US researchers, led by epidemiologist Lifang Hou from Northwestern University, suggests that cannabis use may have a significant impact on the human epigenome. The epigenome, which functions like a set of switches, can activate or deactivate genes to alter how our bodies function. This study, which analyzed data
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The Cincinnati Bengals are facing uncertainty regarding the availability of wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase as they approach the season opener. Coach Zac Taylor has stated that Chase is considered day-to-day and has not been participating in practice while waiting for updates on a potential contract extension. With the game week officially beginning, Taylor mentioned that
The recent REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial conducted to compare the effectiveness of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty and stenting in treating de novo coronary artery stenoses revealed some startling results. Contrary to expectations, DCB angioplasty with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) proved to be inferior to stenting as an initial strategy, leading to a higher
Jessica Pegula’s resurgence is undeniable, with her recent victory over Diana Shnaider marking her seventh appearance in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament. Despite her impressive run, Pegula has yet to secure a win in a major quarterfinal match, holding a record of 0-6 in such instances. The pressure is mounting as the No.
In a surprising turn of events, Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision was made in response to X’s defiance of court requests to take down accounts or posts that were deemed to violate Brazil’s laws on political misinformation and
British Foreign Minister David Lammy recently announced the immediate suspension of some arms export licenses to Israel. This decision was made out of concerns that the arms could potentially be used in a way that would violate international law. Lammy clarified that this was not a blanket ban or an arms embargo, but a targeted
The recent virtual townhall held by WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty shed light on the urgent need for users to withdraw their Indian Rupee (INR) balances from the platform. Following the unfreezing of 66 percent of users’ balances on August 26, there was initially a surge in withdrawals. However, this momentum has since slowed down, but
The incident involving Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Tory councillor, pleading guilty to publishing material to stir up racial hatred, highlights a disturbing trend of xenophobia and misinformation that can have severe consequences. This case, along with the riots that ensued due to false information about a knife attack, demonstrates the need for responsible
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed day on Monday as investors digested the latest business activity data from China. The country’s official purchasing managers’ index for August revealed a slowdown in the manufacturing sector, with the PMI falling to 49.1, indicating a faster contraction compared to the previous month. On the other hand, the non-manufacturing PMI
As astronomers peer deeply into the vast expanse of our galaxy, they are beginning to uncover hints of a tumultuous past. Recent data collected by the Gaia satellite has shed light on a potential clash between the Milky Way and a group of orbiting stars. A distinct S-shaped bend in the galaxy’s disk has long