Have you ever wondered if the stuff you eat is safe? Scientists wonder that too, especially when it comes to new mixtures. One such mix is a synbiotic, which combines a bacterium called Streptococcus salivarius K12 with an extract from the peel of Musa acuminata, a type of banana. But before we can
Ever thought about what happens when you mix sludge from anaerobic digestion with biochar and apply it to slightly alkaline soil? A recent study explored this exact idea. Researchers ran a field test for 180 days, focusing on how anaerobic digested sludge biochar (ADBC) affects alkaline soil. They c
You might be familiar with sevoflurane as an anesthetic. But how does it affect the female reproductive system over time? A study on rats revealed some worrying findings. Researchers divided 60 female rats into four groups and exposed them to different levels of sevoflurane: 0 ppm, 50 ppm, 150 ppm,
When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious
Imagine this: dozens of people chatting online about a scary virus called "monkeypox, " and drama unfolds. People start calling each other names, spreading false info, and getting nasty. This isn't new – social media's always had a dark side. But during big health crises like the 2022 mpox outbreak,
Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are superstars in biomedicine because of their unique properties. But they can cause harm. One big worry is their potential toxicity when interacting with our tissues. Enter quercetin, a natural flavonoid with superpowers of its own! It's known for its anti-inflammatory, an
When it comes to making fluorinated materials, hexafluoropropylene oxide oligomer acids (HFPOs) are becoming the go-to option. These substances are popping up more often in aquatic environments, including in zebrafish habitats. But what do we know about their safety? Not much, it turns out. This stu
Copper is a double-edged sword for plants like rapeseed. It's essential for growth, but too much can be toxic. Scientists have been trying to understand how rapeseed deals with copper, but there's still a lot we don't know. One interesting find is a protein called Brassica napus cell number regulato
Imagine if we could predict how drugs might harm our nerves before they're even tested on people? That's what a new study is doing with a special system that mimics our body's tiny environments. Scientists used human nerve cells, grown from stem cells, and put them in a tiny structure called a micro
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a big news network? Former ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson has some stories to tell. His new book lifts the lid on his experiences at ABC. He says he faced a really rough time at work, with bosses dismissing his ideas and even making racist remarks. One
