Scientists have recently discovered a fascinating way to improve the texture and nutrient delivery of food gels. They used a mix of proteins from black beans and whey, linking them together with transglutaminase. The key ingredient to make these into gels is glucono-δ-lactone. Here's where it gets i
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo
Chronic hand eczema, or CHE, is a tricky skin issue. It's got various causes, looks different on each person, and has no one-size-fits-all treatment. Plus, it can really mess with your life, affecting your mood, ability to work, and overall health. This study looked into how Italian dermatologists h
Ever wondered if starting treatment early for the flu can make a big difference? Let's dive into the world of early oseltamivir therapy. This drug, often called by its brand name Tamiflu, has been shown to help adults who are hospitalized with influenza A. But why is early treatment so important? I
You know how mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be tough? Well, add to that the challenge of substance use. It's more common among these folks in southwestern Uganda. We checked out 385 patients from June to August 2022. We asked about their alcohol and cannabis use, suppor
Did you know that wastewater is a hidden treasure trove of nitrogen? Today, we're facing a challenge: how to recover this essential nutrient from wastewater without breaking the bank or harming the environment. The main obstacles? Low nitrogen concentrations in city wastewater, lack of efficient sep
In early 2021, the FDA approved the first long-acting injectable antiretroviral, cabotegravir/rilpivirine (LA-CAB/RPV), for people with HIV who are doing well on their current treatment. A high body mass index (BMI)—30 kg/m² or more—is known to increase the risk of treatment failure, but there's not
Exxon Mobil is betting big on lowering emissions, and analysts at UBS think this could pay off handsomely by the end of the decade. The company is putting $20 billion into various green projects, like carbon capture, biofuels, and hydrogen. UBS sees these initiatives as a key growth driver for the l
In Porto Alegre, Brazil, early diagnosis of opportunistic infections (OIs) can dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A recent study explored the feasibility of using rapid tests to diagnose tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis in advanced HIV/AIDS patient
