Peas are in trouble. A sneaky enemy lurks beneath the soil, threatening their very roots. This foe is not one but many, a team of tiny troublemakers working together to cause root rot. It's a big problem for pea farmers, making it hard to grow these tasty legumes. Scientists are stepping in to help
People often wonder how food and exercise affect the body. One key player in this process is a substance called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). It is made when the body breaks down fats for energy. But BHB does more than just provide energy. It also helps control inflammation, protects the brain, and even
Genenta Science, a company working on new ways to fight cancer, has some news to share. Their CEO, Pierluigi Paracchi, has been buying up shares of the company. Over time, he's picked up 30, 000 American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, through open-market purchases. No sales have been reported, just buy
In 2012, a discovery was made in Eastbourne Town Hall. A skeleton, later named Beachy Head Woman, was found. At first, scientists thought she was from sub-Saharan Africa. This made her the first known Black Briton. But this idea was based on measuring her skull. This method is old and not always acc
Mental health issues might not be as distinct as we once thought. Recent findings suggest that conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder could share common genetic roots. This discovery comes from a large-scale study that analyzed DNA data from over 1 million people with mental health condi
A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st
Bangladesh's rice fields are under siege from bacterial leaf blight (BLB), a disease that can wipe out entire crops. But not all hope is lost. Scientists have been on the hunt for rice varieties that can stand up to this pesky plant predator. They've zeroed in on five key resistance genes: Xa4, Xa5,
In the world of medical science, there are cases that puzzle experts and push the boundaries of our understanding. One such case involves a rare genetic variant in the ACTC1 gene. This variant is linked to some serious health issues that can be spotted even before a baby is born. Doctors can see pr
People often talk about how good or bad fats are for our brains. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two types of fats that get a lot of attention. Some studies say they help prevent brain diseases, while others say they don't make much difference. This is confusing, right? To clear things up, researchers looke
AI chatbots are becoming popular for mental health support. These chatbots use generative AI to talk to people. They aim to make mental health care more accessible. But how well do these chatbots work? That's a big question. Experts are trying to figure out how to measure their effectiveness. They
