Firstly, imagine a battle between tiny organisms such as Fasciola gigantica and Fasciola hepatica and the livestock industry. FgSAP-2 is a key protein that can help us in this battle. There are two ways to produce this protein: in bacteria (prokaryotic expression) and in more sophisticated organis
Ever pulled out a lemon or an orange from the fridge to find it covered in green fuzz? That's the dreadful work of Penicillium italicum. Did you know that mold isn't alone? There are many types of fungus out there. But good news is that there's a natural fungus called Diaporthe sp. HT-79 that can k
Noroviruses are nasty. They cause stomach bugs and spread easily. In water, they team up in groups, becoming even more infectious. For countries that struggle with clean water, UVB is a key player in the fight against these viruses. These countries use sunlight to disinfect water. Scientists looked
The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci
Diving right in, choroideremia is a rare disease that affects a person's vision and is a big deal for patients. It's like a storm in a small town. This gene-related condition can severely impact a person's quality of life. Gene therapy, a fancy word for fixing genetic issues, has been a big
Imagine tiny, living organisms traveling unseen on ships. This story is about detecting these tiny algae in ship ballast water. Scientists are working on a fast way to identify these algae. These algae are important because they can cause problems in the environment. Which is why scientists want con
Tinnitus is a condition where people hear sounds without any external noise. In the search for solutions, scientists have been using brain tests to see how sound is processed. Two brain tests were put under the microscope. Studies on brain tests known as cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs)
In the world, coffee isn't just a tasty drink. Everyone knows that coffee beans and seeds are the star of the show. But consider what is so commonly thrown away: the peel. True, these coffee peels may seem like just unwanted scraps, there are treasures hidden within. Various important compounds are
In the exciting world of nanotechnology, tiny protein bubbles, or nanovesicles, are making waves. These tiny guys are different from traditional liposomes, which are often used in medicines. They are built from proteins and peptides and are less likely to trigger an immune response and show better r
Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),
