Have you ever thought about how tiny, man-made particles could affect fish? Well, let's dive into some interesting findings about selenium nanoparticles, or nano-Se. These tiny particles are big in the healthcare and farming worlds, but what about their impact on fish? Scientists decided to find ou
Did you know that some herbicides can have a big impact on our water plants? We're talking about stuff like indaziflam, sulfentrazone, clomazone, and tebuthiuron. These chemicals were tested to see how harmful they are to two common water plants, duckweed (Lemna minor) and water ferns (Azolla caroli
Every year, millions suffer from Schistosoma mansoni infections, a nasty parasite that's tough to kick out with regular drugs. Scientists in a lab decided to test a new approach using ivermectin, a drug that usually works against other worms. They wanted to see if boosting ivermectin's potency with
Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a
Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
Live imaging is a powerful tool in life science, helping us see how cells and tissues work. But it comes with a hidden hazard—phototoxicity. This happens when light used for imaging damages cells. Researchers, using small intestinal epithelial cells grown in 3D, called enteroids, found that even low
Plenty of political chatter happens in places you wouldn't expect on Reddit. Researchers found that roughly half of all political discussions take place in subreddits that are only political 25% of the time or less. This means lots of political talk is happening in spots where people usually discuss
Imagine diving into a subreddit about pets or movies, and suddenly, a political discussion erupts. You might think this only happens in political forums, but hold on! Research shows that nearly half of all political talk occurs in places where political content is barely there. We're talking about s
In the world of politics, it's not uncommon for politicians to distance themselves from one another, especially when controversy arises. However, the recent events surrounding Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, have taken this concept to a new level. Robinson's ca
