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People with ME/CFS have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals, a new study reveals, suggesting a path towards more reliable diagnosis of the long-term debilitating illness.
Source: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Uncovers Hidden Biological Signs
Hopeful.
“We did not know that she had this ability,” animal shelter volunteer Jackie Poppe said about the dog.
Source: At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure
Good dog!
Awaiting trials, this imaging tech could let surgeons skip suction and still see clearly during procedures.
Source: US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent
Pretty cool.
Scientists at University of Edinburgh made paracetamol from PET plastic bottles using bacteria with near-zero emissions.
Source: Waste to painkiller? Bacteria convert plastic into paracetamol
Aka acetaminophen. Very cool.
“When somebody’s in trouble,” Zeto said, “I can’t imagine somebody not doing everything to help.”
Source: Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails
Excellent.
When illness stole her walk across the stage, strangers built her a new one, down a hospital hallway lined with applause.
Lovely story.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she’s making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
Source: Meet the harpist breaking barriers and inspiring musicians of color in the Philadelphia suburbs
Inspiring.
Michigan wildlife experts surprised by the bear’s ability to eat and sleep despite the uncomfortable accessory
Source: Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years
Unlucky bear -> lucky bear
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound once primarily known as a party drug, is increasingly being recognised for its medical potential.
Source: New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment
So much potential in nature.
Forest fire prevention and control agencies in São Carlos, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, will soon have help from the sky to detect fires more quickly and combat them before they grow out of control and cannot be extinguished.
Source: Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Cool.