In a recent move, US automakers are facing challenging times. The new tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China will likely add strain. A heavy barrier to these items crossing US borders has been put in place. When we speak of these goods, we're talking about cars, car parts, machines
In the exciting world of nanotechnology, tiny protein bubbles, or nanovesicles, are making waves. These tiny guys are different from traditional liposomes, which are often used in medicines. They are built from proteins and peptides and are less likely to trigger an immune response and show better r
Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
Autonomous vehicles are becoming more common, and this brings a plenty of new challenges. Many cars today have driving aids like text reminders, visual cues, alarm sounds or digital voice assistants. Can you guess which ones drivers like best? Well, a small group of drivers were put to the tes
Recently, a Chinese company stunned many by achieving impressive AI results without using the most powerful chips. Imagine a world where your phone assistant understands your conversation without needing a supercomputer. That's exactly the breakthrough made by DeepSeek with their R1 model.
Nuclear medicine has been revolutionized by many people and institutions. The Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine (JSNM) is one of them. This year, JSNM marks its 60th year of existence. It is dedicated to exploring new ways to diagnose and treat diseases through nuclear techniques. This organiza
The immune system is like a superhero team, fighting off invaders. However, sometimes it can get confused and attack the body itself. This is what happens when autoantibodies are created. These are antibodies that mistakenly target the body's own tissues. One of the most common types is called ant
Picture this: you have multiple sclerosis (MS). It's a tough battle already, right? Yet, here's a simple truth: exercise can be your secret weapon for both body and mind. It's a battle against chronic illness as it can make daily tasks a real challenge. But before we dive into the detail
Have you ever felt your muscles buzzing during a tough exercise session? This isn't just your imagination; your muscles are actually chatting. Tiny cells inside them are constantly exchanging signals and information. This muscle chatter isn't just random noise. It's crucial for understanding how mus
