Study reveals potential cancer-fighting benefits of consuming small fish

A groundbreaking study has found compelling evidence linking the consumption of small fish, eaten whole, with a lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality in Japanese women. Spearheaded by Dr. Chinatsu Kasahara, Associate Professor Takashi Tamura, and Professor Kenji Wakai at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, this research underscores the potential health benefits of … Read more

Genetics of Cancer: Causes and Treatments

Cancer is a complex group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation. It can affect virtually any part of the body and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The genetics of cancer play a crucial role in understanding its causes, development, progression, and potential treatments. Genetic Basis of … Read more

Cellular Respiration: Energy Production in Cells

Cellular respiration is a fundamental biological process that occurs in living cells to generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This process involves the breakdown of organic molecules, such as glucose, through a series of biochemical reactions that release energy stored in chemical bonds. Cellular respiration is essential for the survival and functioning … Read more

Study links balanced diet to superior brain health and cognitive function

A groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Mental Health has unveiled compelling evidence linking a healthy, balanced diet to superior brain health, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being. Led by researchers at the University of Warwick, this study delves deep into the intricate connection between our dietary choices and the well-being of our brains. The … Read more

Open access to natural history collections drives new scientific discoveries and educational opportunities

Natural history museums have entered a new stage of scientific discovery and accessibility with the completion of openVertebrate (oVert), a five-year collaborative project among 18 institutions to create 3D reconstructions of vertebrate specimens and make them freely available online. Researchers published a summary of the project in the journal BioScience in which they review the specimens that … Read more

Precisely placed nanoparticles enhance selectivity in catalytic reactions

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Harvard Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and Utrecht University have reported on a previously elusive way to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions, adding a new method of increasing the efficacy of catalysts for a potentially wide range of applications … Read more