Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to
Back pain is a huge problem, affecting many people worldwide. It can be caused by the degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), which are the cushions between our vertebrae. But why do these discs break down? Scientists are now looking at how our bones sense and react to mechanical forces, a proc
Ever wondered why doctors keep harping on that liver damage stuff? Well we have a drunk sloshing around inside toxins from cigarettes loving our liver. Why do you think they call the early problems MASLD? NASH didn't go anywhere it switched to MASH Mash is not something we want. The medical world j
Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet
Opioids are a significant concern in healthcare today, with over 82, 000 deaths from overdoses in North America alone in 2020. The main issues are the ease of use and the potential for addiction. In a nutshell, opioids interact with receptors in the brain to produce effects like pain relief and euph
Ever wondered what keeps our blood flowing smoothly? Let the vascular endothelial cells guide the way. These are natural bodyguards. They are flat cells. They line the insides of our blood vessels, providing a first line defense and crucial functions like maintaining blood pressure, keeping blood f
Imagine tiny, incredibly efficient networks that can make chemical reactions run smoothly. These are called d-π conjugated coordination polymers, or CCPs for short. Normally, they're super useful in reactions that involve light or electricity. However, they tend to fall apart when exposed to heat, m
In today's world, it's easier than ever to criticise celebrities online. This isn't just a problem for the celebrities themselves. They're being attacked, and this is changing what the public thinks and believes. But why do people do this? And who does it? Narcissism seems to be a factor, but how
Ivermectin, a versatile medication, combating various parasitic infections. It's not simply about malaria or mosquitoes. Its influence extends to other diseases present in Africa. This isn't something new. Africa has had a long history with parasites. Using ivermectin to fight them off can have a s
In the age-old battle against malaria, traditional methods like insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying are losing ground. Why? Mosquitos are developing resistance to these insecticides, and many of us, especially kids, are still getting bitten outside when it is dark. This is grave news for Af
