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
Scientists have created a clever new tool inspired by chameleons to help spot a harmful chemical called diethylstilbestrol (DES) in our food and water. This tool, called a biomimetic molecular imprinted polymer chip, changes colors when it detects DES. It's like a tiny, color-changing sensor! The c
Have you ever wondered how scientists sort out massive amounts of data from health tests? They usually use something called mass spectrometry, which helps break down complex biological samples. However, this process can be slow and tricky, making it tough to study big groups of people. Enter PeakMei
Scientists combined three methods—UHPLC-HRMS, 1 H NMR, and sensory analysis—to unveil the special lipid fingerprint of long-ripened Coppa Piacentina. This traditional Italian meat product, protected by a designation of origin, has a unique lipid profile that changes over 240 days of ripening. The
In this study, researchers looked into how different heating methods in the dairy industry affect the structure and function of epigallocatechin-3-gallate-casein (EGCG-CS) complexes. They heated these complexes at various temperatures – 65°C for 30 minutes, 72°C for 15 seconds, 85°C for 15 seconds,
You know that feeling when you try to stretch a plastic bag and it just tears apart? That's because of the polymers used in its making. One such polymer is gelatin, which is safe and natural but not very flexible. Scientists decided to mix gelatin with another polymer called curdlan to make it more
You might have seen videos of people cutting grapes in half and zapping them in the microwave, just to watch the sparks fly. But did you know this fun trick could actually help make better quantum sensors? That's what a new study in Physical Review Applied suggests. Back in 1994, scientists noticed
Imagine trying to figure out the temperature inside someone's body just by feeling their skin. That's what scientists are doing with a technique called 3D thermal tomography. They're using a special kind of artificial intelligence, called a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN), to predict how hot o
Ever heard of a fungus that can both harm and help plants? Well, meet Bipolaris sorokiniana! This fungus produces special chemicals called sesquiterpenoids, which have unique effects on plants. Scientists found these chemicals by using a clever method called molecular networking. They discovered nin
