In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, w
In the world of biofuel production, breaking down plant material is a big challenge. Scientists have been working on ways to make this process more efficient. One promising approach involves using enzymes from a heat-loving fungus called Rasamsonia emersonii. This fungus naturally produces enzymes
Over the last decade, the rate of bovine brucellosis vaccines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been on the rise. This is big news for cattle farmers and their livestock. Researchers looked at data from 2011 to 2022. They found that certain areas had higher vaccination rates than others. Some areas had l
Older adults in rehab need the right amount of energy and protein to heal. But how do they get it? A recent study dug into this question. It focused on patients getting special diet plans from dietitians. The goal was to see if these plans met the patients' needs. First, the study used a cool tool
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious condition that affects many people with diabetes. One of the key issues in DKD is something called ferroptosis, a type of cell damage caused by iron. Scientists have been looking into how to stop this damage and found that a protein called Glutathione Perox
In Zimbabwe, a unique effort is underway to tackle violence in schools. The focus is on Catholic-run primary schools, where a program called Safe Schools is being developed. This program aims to reduce violence from teachers and bullying among students. It's not just about creating a new program but
On a day meant for celebration, federal agents were busy. U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out raids in Southern California. Over 1, 600 people have been detained for deportation. The raids continued even on July 4th, a day meant for celebration. In West Hollywood, ICE agents
Turkey is witnessing a surge in political tensions as authorities detain more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). The latest crackdown saw the detention of Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar and Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere. Soon after, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bö
In Australia, tensions have been running high. A synagogue in Melbourne faced a disturbing incident when a man tried to set its door on fire. This happened during Shabbat dinner, a peaceful time for the Jewish community. Luckily, no one was hurt, but the fire caused some damage. The person responsib
Bevacizumab, ramucirumab, and aflibercept are drugs that can cause a lot of protein in the urine. This is called proteinuria. Doctors have known this for a while. But what they don't know is if these drugs can also hurt the kidneys. This is a big question. It needs more study. These drugs are used
