You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do
Ever wondered how pharmaceuticals disappear from soils over time? Scientists have created a new mathematical model to figure out the answer. This clever tool treats soil particles like tiny balls, considering how tightly pollutants stick to them (called sorption) and how they break down (or dissipat
The Australian Open is known for its heat, but this year, it's not just the weather causing problems. Specifically, two top players, Ons Jabeur and Emma Raducanu, faced unexpected health issues right in the middle of their matches. Ons Jabeur, typically calm and composed, suddenly needed medical at
In 2020, the Food Additives and Flavourings Panel (FAF Panel) took a fresh look at citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (known as E 472c). Alongside this, they reviewed similar substances like acetic and tartaric acid esters (E 472a, b, d, e, f). The FAF Panel was later asked
Rwanda has become a key player in the global battle against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The country is home to the Rwanda RHD Research Network, which serves as a central hub for international collaboration. This network brings together scientists, doctors, and public health experts from around th
Have you ever heard about neural autoantibodies in epilepsy? Scientists have been trying to figure out how often these special antibodies show up in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to treatment. The problem is, sometimes it's hard to tell if someone has epilepsy or if their seizures are ca
Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can thrive in low-oxygen environments? Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that causes trouble in people with cystic fibrosis, has a cool trick up its sleeve. This bacterium uses a protein called Mhr to grab oxygen and use it to grow. But how does Mhr get to
In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot
Over the past two decades, Neuroinformatics has played a pivotal role in merging neuroscience with computational science. Researchers have analyzed the journal's development using tools like VOS viewer and techniques such as co-citation analysis. Surprisingly, certain themes like neuroimaging and da
Ever wondered how doctors can tell where seizures start in the brain? A recent study found an interesting clue: the way a person's hands move during a seizure. Researchers looked at videos of people having seizures and noticed that the hand on the same side as the brain area causing the seizure woul
