Amazon frogs are in trouble. Pesticides and climate change are teaming up to make life harder for them. Scientists wanted to see how these two problems affect frog tadpoles. They looked at two types of frogs: Osteocephalus taurinus and Scinax ruber. They tested how these tadpoles handle a pesticide
In the fight against high-risk metastatic cancers, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool. They work by unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach has led to long-lasting responses in many patients. However, it's not all smooth sailing. ICI
Pesticides are often used together in farms, but what happens when they mix in water? Two chemicals, imidacloprid and glufosinate-ammonium, are often found together in water. Scientists wanted to see how these two chemicals affect plants and tiny life forms in water. They did a 24-day experiment wit
People have been using a plant called Ligustrum lucidum in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Scientists have been paying a lot of attention to a part of this plant called FLL-P. This part of the plant has been changed in a lab to make it work better. This change is called acetylation. Th
Ayahuasca, a plant-based drink used in spiritual ceremonies, has two main active ingredients: DMT and harmine. DMT is a psychedelic compound, while harmine helps the body absorb DMT better. Recently, scientists wanted to see if these compounds could protect brain cells from the harmful effects of co
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
Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury are sneaky troublemakers. They hide in food, water, and air, causing serious problems for pregnant women and their babies. These metals can lead to miscarriages, low birth weight, early deliveries, and even developmental issues in kids. They work by creat
Doxorubicin, a powerful drug used to fight cancer, has a big problem. It can hurt the heart. This is a serious issue because many people who beat cancer end up with heart failure later. For a long time, scientists thought this heart damage was mainly due to stress and direct injury. But now, they're
Earthworms play a big role in keeping soil healthy. But what happens when they're exposed to common farm chemicals like glyphosate and urea? A recent study looked into this and found some concerning results. First, it's important to know that glyphosate is a widely used herbicide. Urea, on the othe
Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two
