Ever wondered how computers can learn from pictures? One cool way is by using something called a Generative Adversarial Network, or GAN. This type of AI can take a medical image, like a neuroimage, and transform it from one form to another. For example, it can turn a high-quality 3 Tesla image into
Ever imagined sipping kombucha made from jackfruit and soursop leaves? That's exactly what researchers experimented with! They blended green tea with soursop leaves, resulting in a drink richer in antioxidants like catechin and rutin. This unique mix, dubbed GTKS, was more acidic and had fewer solub
Ever thought about what's in your baby's food? One substance you might want to pay attention to is vanillin, an artificial flavoring that can have an impact on your little one's health and eating habits. Scientists have discovered a clever and affordable way to check for vanillin using tiny, intelli
Do you love spicy hotpot? Ever wondered why some hotpots are super spicy while others are just mildly hot? The answer lies in the levels of capsaicin (CAP) and hydroxy-α-sanshool (α-SOH). These compounds make the hotpot spicy and numbing, respectively. Traditionally, scientists use liquid chromatogr
Scientists are exploring new ways to keep our food fresh. One interesting discovery is using proteins from quinoa that can fight off bacteria. These proteins, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), were created by mixing different bacteria together. Out of all these AMPs, one called F1 was the supers
Imagine the intestines of rabbits being surgically connected, or anastomosed, after high-frequency electric welding (HFEW). This process helps us understand how quickly and effectively intestinal tissue heals. In a recent study using New Zealand rabbits, scientists found that within a week of the su
Did you know that tiny worms like C. elegans can teach us a lot about human diseases? Scientists have been studying a protein called sigma-1 receptor (σ1R) to understand how it interacts with different drugs, or ligands, and affects lifespans. They found that some drugs stick better to the σ1R prote
Did you know that the bubbles in your beer aren't just for show? They play a big role in how the beer feels in your mouth, known as mouthfeel. Alcoholic beers (ABs) often have more bubbles than non-alcoholic beers (NABs), making their mouthfeel different. A recent study counted the bubbles in 19 bee
Imagine trying to pick out a single guitar riff from a busy rock song. That's similar to what scientists are doing with muscle signals, known as surface electromyography (sEMG). They're aiming to spot tiny muscle units, called motor units (MUs), in real time. A recent study took a clever approach us
Did you know that sea cucumbers can benefit from a bit of help from bacteria? Scientists discovered that dipping them in a unique bacteria solution helps them grow faster and stay healthier. The magic lies in a specific type of bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum CLY-05. Researchers tested out d
