Laboratory opossums, specifically Monodelphis domestica, play a big role in biomedical research. Keeping them healthy and happy means feeding them right. So, what's the best way to do that? Researchers looked into how opossums interact with their food and how different feeding methods affec
Imagine trying to measure something super tiny in a messy environment. That's what scientists face when they try to study electrochemical processes in non-ideal media. Usually, they use a normal hydrogen electrode (NHE) as a reference. But in messy, non-ideal conditions, things get tricky. That's wh
The NFL world is buzzing with whispers about a potential meeting between legendary quarterback Tom Brady and his potential successor, Matthew Stafford. The rumors started when a reporter claimed that Stafford had visited Brady at his Montana home. This sparked a flurry of reactions, including a de
Food safety is a big deal. It's under threat from pollutants in the environment and from human activities. But there's a new hero in town: deep eutectic solvents, or DESs. These aren't your average solvents. They're green, efficient, and great at detecting tiny amounts of pollutants in food. DESs
So, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal with soil and dust? " Well, it turns out that these everyday substances can harbor some serious health risks. We're talking about emerging organic contaminants, which are increasingly popping up in our environment. These contaminants come from various
Ketamine, a drug often used in medical settings, can have serious effects on the brain. When mice were given ketamine, they showed signs similar to schizophrenia. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens and how it affects the brain. To do this, they used special tests to see how th
First, let's talk about the tiny world of cells. When scientists work with low-density, low-biomass material, they face a big challenge. The cells they study are often as scarce as the background contamination in their lab. This makes it super hard to get accurate cell counts. Imagine trying to spo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV, is a common issue among older adults, causing sudden dizziness. This condition is a leading cause of falls in this age group. To tackle this, the World Guidelines for Falls Prevention suggest checking the vestibular system, which helps with balance. How
Silicosis is a serious lung condition caused by breathing in silica dust over a long period. It leads to scarring and damage in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. This disease is tough to treat, and scientists are still trying to figure out how it works. One protein, called OC-STAMP, has
Imagine this: you're in a hospital, and you've just had a bad fall. You break your hip, and doctors say it's because your bones are weak. This is what happens to many older people, and it's a big deal. It's not just about the fall, it's about the bones being so weak that they break easily. This is c
