Imagine you're trying to find out how well a new medicine sticks to something in your body, like a sponge. Scientists often use human serum albumin (HSA) for this. Think of HSA as the sponge that helps carry drugs around your body. Recently, scientists created a new tool using HSA stuck to tiny magn
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a staple in kitchens and medicine cabinets for centuries. It's made by fermenting apples, sugar, and yeast, forming acetic acid – the key ingredient responsible for its strong smell and taste. This natural acid can do wonders for your health and household chores.
You know the story of Princess Elsa and her magical ice powers from the hit Disney movie Frozen. Well, a cosplayer named Grimilde Malatesta brought Elsa's look from the famous "Let It Go" scene to life. Her cosplay is so realistic that it includes a digital ice effect, just like in the movie! But he
For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and p
Ever had a little cut or scrape? It's like a welcoming sign for bad germs. Imagine if there was a tiny guard to keep these nasties out? Scientists have discovered just that: a tiny protein named TWPAL. Think of it as a bouncer for wounds. When combined with a special hybrid of hyaluronic acid and ge
These days, it's hard to keep up with all the new tricks scammers are using. They send emails, text messages, or even call us pretending to be someone we know. Now, they're using AI to make the calls sound real! All this tech stuff makes us forget about the old-fashioned crimes happening right in fr
Imagine you're a plant facing an invading pathogen. Just like we have an immune system, plants have their own defenders – NLR proteins. When they sense trouble, these proteins gather together to form higher-order structures called resistosomes. These resistosomes are crucial in fighting off intruder
Radiation therapy can cause serious side effects, like lung damage, skin issues, and even problems with the esophagus. This happens because of how the body's natural defenses react to the treatment. Scientists wanted to see if drugs that mess with a specific part of these defenses, called DR5, could
Every protein goes through a life cycle, from birth to death. This is managed by the protein homeostasis system, which keeps proteins stable even when conditions change. But how does this system adapt to different stresses? Scientists used bacteria called Caulobacter crescentus to find out. They
Imagine this: US users, worried about a TikTok ban, are flocking to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. This app, started in 2013, is a big deal in China, but not so much outside it. Until now, that is. It's like Instagram, but with a twist – it's focused on user interests, not
