Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam
Heart attacks can sneak up on us. When they do, it is often too late to tell what really happened. This is where postmortem chemistry steps in. It is the study of body chemistry after death. This is a key player in figuring out what caused sudden deaths. It is a big deal in the world of forensic
Greece is working towards precision medicine. Our focus is on making sure everyone is well-prepared to adopt pharmacogenomics (SPx) which determines with your genetic information how well your body absorbs and metabolizes meds. First off, you gotta understand how the body reacts when drugs
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease, with a lot of people not knowing what is going on in their heads and bodies. Doctors are constantly searching for biomarkers to understand it better. We looked into two Biomarkers, called "miR-217" and "miR-532", and its presence in blood in order to find a link
In a fascinating study, researchers dug deep into the world of gut health. What they found was that the gut microbiome--that's the tiny world of bacteria living in your digestive system--changing. This change was particularly noticeable in those folks who are overweight or obese. This was true fo
There's a big problem that often happens when drones take pictures of water. The sun's reflection, called sun glint, can make it hard to see what's really going on in the water. This is especially true near the coast, where the water is often murky. Old ways of fixing this problem, using near-infrar
Chatting with AI might seem like just another fun tech trend, but it’s starting to play a big role in mental health. There's a lot of talk about how effective these AI tools are at helping us overcome common thinking traps, like seeing things only from our own point of view or lacking self-control.
Have you ever wondered what secrets artworks might hold beyond their visible beauty? Researchers delved into this mystery by examining biological material found on artworks. The main goal? To create a guideline for curating, preserving, and restoring these pieces without causing damage. The key to t
Decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis was supposed a significant step toward reducing criminal justice-related harms. But does it? The biggest question mark is how much it impacts the number of cannabis-related incidents. Indeed, how can it even be viewed differently from how it is handled now?
Climate change, sparked by a rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, is a major issue that requires immediate help. One such invention is direct air capture (DAC), which has the potential to fight climate change. CO2 emissions are bad for the planet. DAC has become a popular topic because it o
