Lead is a big problem for plants. It's everywhere and it's bad for them. It can make plants grow poorly and not produce as much food. But there's a helper called gibberellic acid, or GA3 for short. It's like a growth booster for plants. Scientists wanted to see if GA3 could help eggplants fight agai
Scientists have been experimenting with different materials to help bones heal better. They've created a new type of material that combines calcium phosphate with tiny amounts of sodium, magnesium, and zinc. This mix is then heated to a high temperature to make it strong. They also added a ceramic
Childhood leukemia is a tough nut to crack. Doctors usually rely on glucocorticoids to treat it. But what happens when these drugs stop working? That's where the search for new treatments comes in. Ivermectin, a drug known for kicking out parasites, might have a hidden talent. Scientists think it c
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes a lot of discomfort and can really affect how people live their lives. Doctors often prescribe pills like methotrexate, cyclosporine, acitretin, and apremilast to help manage it, especially when the condition is severe and other treatments aren't a
Mice with a specific genetic tweak might hold the key to understanding how to protect the liver from damage. It all starts with a gene called PLA2G6. This gene is linked to a protein that plays a role in inflammation in humans. In mice, when this gene is turned off specifically in certain immune cel
Michelia Alba, a tree native to Southeast Asia, is more than just a pretty face. It's packed with unique chemicals called sesquiterpenoids. Scientists recently found two new ones in its branches and leaves. These are part of a larger group of eleven known sesquiterpenoids. The new ones are quite dif
Scientists have been tinkering with molecules to create new tools to battle cancer. They started with a bunch of compounds called diethyl α-amino-α-aryl-methylphosphonates. These compounds were then mixed with different chemicals to create new versions. The process involved using phosphoryl chloride
Scientists have been working hard to figure out how to predict if a substance will harm the liver. They've come up with a clever method that combines lab tests and computer analysis to guess if a compound might cause liver damage in humans. This new approach uses something called gene expression dat
Sunlight can make water pollution worse. There are chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. They are found in water and can harm aquatic life. The problem is, when UV light from the sun hits these chemicals, they can become even more toxic. This is a big deal because we don't know
Cinnamic acid sugar esters, or CASEDs, are natural compounds known for their various biological benefits. But have you ever thought about using them in sunscreen? A recent study dived into this idea, creating a bunch of new cinnamic acid esters using glucose, ribose, and lactose. These compounds wer
