When we think about the history of ageing research, we often hear about the men who made significant discoveries. However, many women have also made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of ageing, but they haven't always gotten the recognition they deserve. Let's shine a light on some of
Hymenocallis littoralis, known as the Coastal Spider Lily, is a beautiful plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Scientists have recently discovered some amazing things about this plant. They found five new chromones, a new benzopyran, and
You know how tiny nanocrystals are super important for light-driven reactions? Well, scientists are looking at CsPbBr3 nanocrystals, or CPB NCs, because they're fantastic at absorbing light. But they've got a downside: they struggle with charge recombination, which affects their ability to catalyze
Researchers looked into how different sources of nutrients like copper, manganese, and zinc affect beef heifers. They used either sulfate or hydroxychloride forms during periods of restricted feeding and high-starch diets. The study involved Nelore heifers with similar ages and weights, divided into
Corynebacterium glutamicum is a critical player in the production of amino acids and valuable chemicals. Balancing the metabolic processes between cell growth and product synthesis is essential for boosting efficiency. The challenge lies in developing effective and safe gene regulation tools that ca
Ever wondered how cotton fibers grow so long? It turns out, a tiny protein called GhMYB4 plays a big role in this process. Found in cotton plants, GhMYB4 is like a traffic cop that tells other genes what to do. It's especially active in cells that are growing quickly. When GhMYB4 is around, it keep
Scientists have found a new, eco-friendly method to turn plant waste into a valuable compound called resveratrol. They used a type of fungus called Aspergillus niger, attached to tiny cellulose particles, and a special liquid called deep eutectic solvent (DES) to make this happen. The goal was to im
Did you know Brazil is home to more than 80 species of wild mushrooms that can be delicious and even medicinal? Scientists decided to explore two of these species, Auricularia fuscosuccinea and Laetiporus gilbertsonii, to see if they could be grown in a lab and turn into a yummy, nutritious food sou
Imagine tiny, super-strong silicon cages growing on sheets of graphene, creating a surface that water hates but oil loves. This is the idea behind a new material that can soak up oil spills like a sponge. Scientists grew these silicon cages, called octa-phenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (O
A new method has been developed to create copper nanoclusters with a unique design. These nanoclusters are protected by a special bidentate ligand and have an octahedral core made of six copper atoms. Interestingly, these tiny structures can glow at high temperatures, up to 250 degrees Celsius. Thei
