Mice have a complex nerve system in their tummies. These nerves, called vagal nerves, have four branches that connect to important organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver. Scientists wanted to see how these nerves react to capsaicin, the stuff that makes food spicy. They did experiments on m
Ever thought about boosting your skin's healing power with a little heat? Some smart researchers have mixed up a tiny, heat-packed blend that could be a game-changer for recovering from skin injuries. They've combined a spicy substance found in chili peppers, known as capsaicin, with some other help
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans using special tracers can help doctors spot psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in its early stages. PsA causes joint damage and bone changes, which these scans can pick up. Researchers compared two types of PET scans—68Ga-FAPI and 18F-NaF—to see which works better. 6
Scientists studied how capsaicin, the spicy compound in chili peppers, affects muscle proteins when exposed to certain free radicals. They found that adding more capsaicin can actually improve how these proteins form gels. This is important because strong protein gels are key to making foods like me
