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Enamel may hold the key to tracing the health history of not only modern humans but also our ancestors — a once unimaginable possibility that is now within reach thanks to a new research method that analyses proteins stored in human tooth enamel.The study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, focuses on two immune proteins: immunoglobulin G, an infection-fighting antibody, and C-reactive protein, which signals inflammation in the body.Tammy Buonasera is an assistant professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and lead author of the study.”These proteins are present in tooth enamel and can be used to study the…
Leechburg’s biggest event of the year did not disappoint. A warm and sunny Saturday brought thousands of people to the small Alekiski Valley town for the 13th annual Leechburg Pink Days Festival. The festival, held annually on the third Saturday in September, is a breast cancer awareness fundraiser and is Leechburg’s largest event. It’s a gala and fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded in 2011 by Gary and Vicki Peterman of Gilpin. From late morning through the early evening on Saturday, four blocks of Market Street were closed off, with approximately 110 vendors lining the street selling delicious…
Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is about to enter his 22nd season in the NBA. James has dominated the league for the past 21 years and is expected to continue that momentum into this season.In other news: ‘Inside the NBA’ star hopes TNT show will continue beyond this seasonDespite all that James has accomplished in his career so far, there’s no debate that his time playing at the highest level is coming to an end. At 39 years old, James is approaching his 40th season, so it’s no surprise that he’s already starting to think about life after…
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Army National Guard’s Fitness Improvement Program (FIP), run by 2nd Lt. Jeremy Suren and Staff Sergeant Ashton Christopher, aims to revitalize the Army’s fitness culture and improve the overall health of National Guard members. In the past, soldiers who had fitness issues or failed physical fitness tests that denied them reenlistment or other career advancement opportunities were given a one-size-fits-all training plan. These one-size-fits-all plans rarely worked. With this new program, the FIP team gets to know the soldier, identifies the causes of their shortcomings and works with them to address the issues.…
Week 4 of the college football season marks the opening week of conference play for many teams and includes two games between teams ranked in the top 15. These two matchups could be very important at the end of the season.Here are the biggest matches remaining on Saturday.(All times are Eastern time and all odds are from BetMGM.)Time: 3:30 PM | TV: CBS | Line: USC -6 | Total: 44.5Michigan is expected to start Alex Orji at quarterback against the Trojans after Davis Warren started the first three games but was largely ineffective. The Wolverines will likely field a run-heavy…
Dr. Marco Perez of the Stanford University School of Medicine addresses attendees at the Palo Alto Community Health Fair at Mitchell Park Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Photo by Clay Lambert.Families continued to flock to Mitchell Park Community Centre on Saturday, September 21st to take part in a health fair designed to showcase community services and educate people on what they need to do to stay healthy at different stages of life.This year’s free event marked the seventh time the Palo Alto YMCA has partnered with Stanford University School of Medicine and the City of Palo Alto to…
The idea of a tech hub emerging in the Midwest once seemed unlikely. For decades, Silicon Valley was synonymous with the “epicenter of innovation.” But AOL founder Steve Case’s prediction of a Midwest resurgence nearly a decade ago is starting to take shape. Through tax incentives, major investments, and a growing quantum ecosystem, Illinois is positioning itself as a quantum computing hub, as evidenced by the state’s recent developments. Midwest tech hub takes shape In 2014, AOL co-founder Steve Case launched his “Rise of the Rest” bus tour with a vision to shift the leadership of tech innovation from the…
CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris accepted an invitation from CNN on Saturday to debate former President Donald Trump on Oct. 23, challenging him to once again face off publicly against his rival in the final week of the election campaign. “Vice President Harris looks forward to another opportunity to share the stage with Donald Trump,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a statement. “We are sure that Donald Trump would have no problem agreeing to the debate.” Harris tweeted Saturday that she would be “gladly open to a 2nd Presidential debate” and said she expected Trump to “join…
In an exclusive development around the blockchain, fitness and sports industry, Ave.ai is launching a new partnership with Thravos.io. According to Ave.ai, the collaboration aims to develop interactive and unique experiences for fitness enthusiasts, fans and athletes, leveraging advanced technologies such as Real World Assets (RWA), Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePins) and blockchain technology. welcome Translator As a new partnerThravos democratizes access to athletes and sports brands. Incorporating RWA, AI, Blockchain and DePIN, Thravos’ gamification mechanics allow fans and fitness enthusiasts to participate in thrilling fitness group and one-on-one training sessions. pic.twitter.com/60dunM8NxQ— Ave.ai (@aveaiofficial) September 21, 2024 New partnership between…
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