Radiotherapy, a common cancer treatment, often struggles to effectively kill tumor cells. Researchers have discovered a unique way to enhance this therapy using a clever combination of bacteria and a metal called selenium. They've created tiny particles, called BL@SeNPs, which are made by coating th
You've probably heard about tiny nanoparticles being used to fight bacteria. But what happens when these nanoparticles, like zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂), end up in our rivers and lakes? Scientists wanted to find out how they might affect rainbow trout. They exposed the fish to these
5-Fluorouracil, or 5-FU, is a common medicine used to fight solid tumors. But like many strong drugs, it has side effects. One of them is cardiotoxicity, which affects your heart. Scientists wanted to look into how low doses of 5-FU might change the intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS)—a key part
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an
The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. That's why scientists are looking for new ways to fight these nasty germs, especially those that cause serious infections like Klebsiella pneumoniae. One exciting option is using phages, which are viruses that attack
Imagine turning mealworms into a smart sensor that can measure humidity! Scientists did just that by using chitosan, a substance found in the mealworm's biomass. They mixed this chitosan with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to create a flexible film with copper electrodes. This film can detect humidity chan
Imagine a giant magnet helping to clean wastewater from farms. A team of scientists crafted a clever system using magnets to tackle a big problem: wastewater loaded with antibiotics. The system they designed, called the MC-IFAS, uses magnets to boost the cleaning power of tiny living things in the w
Plants face lots of problems due to changes in the weather and how we manage farms. One of these issues is abiotic stress, which is when conditions like drought or too much salt in the soil make it hard for plants to grow. To deal with these problems, plants have special proteins called stress-assoc
In a recent interview, Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys, expressed his gratitude towards Donald Trump for pardoning him. After serving time for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, Tarrio wants revenge against those who put him behind bars. He insists that the people responsible for
Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of
