Mario Cazzola has taken on a new role as an honorary editor for the journal Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. This is a big deal because it means he gets to help shape the future of research in this field. But what does this really mean for the world of respiratory medicine? First, let's talk
David Mauzerall, a name that echoes through the halls of scientific discovery, turned 95. His journey, filled with groundbreaking work in photochemistry and photobiology, has left an indelible mark on the world of science. At The Rockefeller University, he spent his career unraveling the mysteries o
Breath tests for cannabis are not new, but they usually focus on smoking. Now, researchers wanted to see if these tests could also detect THC from edibles. They had people eat cannabis-infused treats and then tested their breath at different times. Before eating the edibles, some participants alrea
Crime scene investigations just got a high-tech makeover. Scientists have found a clever way to detect blood using a smartphone and a special glowing chemical called luminol. When luminol meets blood, it lights up, and a smartphone can record the whole process in a video. This new method is not jus
In the world of farming, a tiny fungus might just be a big hero. Researchers have found that a specific fungus, called Purpureocillium lilacinum (YZ1), can live inside plants like maize, millet, and sorghum. This is not just any fungus; it can help these plants grow better and fight off harmful fung
Ever wonder why your body gets better at delivering oxygen during a workout? It turns out there's a specific moment when things shift. This moment is linked to how your blood carries and releases oxygen. Scientists looked at old data from 1994. They used new tools to study how oxygen, carbon dioxid
Sports can be a powerful tool to help kids grow in many ways. They can improve physical health, boost mental well-being, and build social skills. This is especially true for kids who might not have access to many opportunities. But measuring how well these sports programs work can be tricky. One bi
Scientists are always looking for better ways to make medicines last longer and work better. One big challenge is keeping proteins, like those in some drugs, stable when they are dried out. Trehalose is a sugar that is often used to help protect these proteins. But there's a problem: trehalose can c
People often copy what others do, especially friends. But does having many friends help or slow down the spread of new ideas or behaviors? Some think that if people are more likely to copy their friends, then behaviors will spread faster and wider in groups where everyone knows each other well. Othe
In Germany, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, something interesting happened with genes and education. Scientists looked at how genes linked to education behaved differently in East and West Germany around the time of reunification. They used a special tool, a polygenic index, to study this. This
