Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells, and they are always changing shape. Why they do this has been a mystery. Scientists looked at yeast cells growing in different foods. They found that the shape of mitochondria and their activity do not go hand in hand. Cells can have different mitochondrial shapes in various food environments, regardless of how active the mi...

Cancer treatment is a tough battle, but scientists have found a way to make it easier. They created a new tool called MA@E, which is a special kind of liposome. Liposomes are tiny bubbles that can carry medicines inside them. These liposomes are super stable and can carry two powerful weapons: gold nanorods and Mn-MIL-100. This combo can target cancer cells and kill ...

Diabetes is a serious condition that messes with blood sugar levels. When sugar levels are too high, it causes cells to produce too many reactive oxygen species (ROS). These ROS can damage cells, particularly the ones that help repair blood vessels, known as endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). This damage can lead to various health problems. Now, let's talk about 2...

Ever wondered how plants fight off diseases? A small, mighty protein called LTP is a part of the plant's defense system. One particular type of LTP found in a wild tobacco plant, called LTP-VASCULAR TISSUE SIZE, or NbLTPVAS, has a special job. First, this protein is present everywhere in the plant, from the leaves to the roots. But here is an interesting fact, the pr...

Did you know that our bodies produce tiny molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) during normal oxygen metabolism? These molecules can act as messengers, influencing various processes in the body. However, when there are too many ROS, they can cause big problems, especially in the brain and nervous system. Excessive ROS can lead to the death of nerve cells and...