Ever wondered how digital transformations in businesses can change how markets work? Well, it turns out that it's a big deal, especially for something called "informed trading. " This is when people use inside info to trade and it can really mix things up. It can make prices weird, make it hard for
You might think of grape pomace, the leftovers from winemaking, as just waste. But scientists are discovering that this by-product is brimming with beneficial molecules. Take Aglianico grape pomace, for instance. This study dived into three types of Aglianico pomace from different regions: Cantine d
Let's chat about histamine and heart muscle. You see, there's a debate going on about whether histamine is a friend or foe when it comes to how strong your heart pumps. Some say it strengthens the squeeze, others say it weakens it, and a few believe it doesn't do much at all. So, scientists decided
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
From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. S
You might be familiar with the debate surrounding flavored e-cigarettes and their impact on young adults. Many places in the US have put restrictions on these products to cut down on youth vaping. But what's the real effect on young adults' smoking and vaping habits? The answer isn't as clear as you
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is
Managing ulcerative colitis (UC) often involves using a drug called infliximab (IFX). But should doctors track the drug's levels in the body (a process known as therapeutic drug monitoring, or TDM) to improve outcomes? The answer isn't clear-cut; TDM might provide better results, but is it cost-effe
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat people with schizophrenia who don't respond to other treatments. However, it can cause some nasty side effects, one of them being excessive drooling. We're talking puddles of saliva, which can make people feel pretty self-conscious and want to avoid social
The European Union has been exploring how foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy use affect the recycling rates across its member states from 2000 to 2021. Interestingly, money coming in from other countries (inflow) can boost local productivity but might cut down on recycling efforts. This is b
