From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it’s all sunny side up, as new research from the University of South Australia confirms that this breakfast favourite won’t crack your cholesterol. Long blamed for high cholesterol, eggs have been beaten up for their assumed role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Now, UniSA researchers have shown…
Every day, human lives are shaped by a series of choices—some monumental, most seemingly mundane. While the intentions behind our choices are important, it’s the actual direction we take that defines our stories. In his bestselling book Divine Direction: 7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life, Craig Groeschel, respected pastor and founder of Life. Church, explores…
Researchers investigated collagen IV’s thermal instability, finding that a cystine knot keeps collagen threads together and helps facilitate refolding. Image credit:© Istock, quantic69 As the foundation for connective tissues like tendons, bones, cartilage, and skin, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It serves as the body’s scaffolding, supporting cells as they…
In rainy season brings with it a refreshing change from the scorching summer heat, filling the environment with cool breezes, the earthy aroma of wet soil, and a sense of calm. However, this season also brings an increase in humidity and a higher risk of infections, indigestion, and respiratory issues. In such a scenario, paying…
A school bullying incident in southern China has sparked a series of protests and calls for more justice for the 14-year-old victim. A video of the girl being slapped, kicked and forced to kneel by three other minors went viral in the Jiangyou city in Sichuan province last week. The police said the three suspects…
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have become a prominent therapeutic modality due to their binding specificity and ability to engage a diverse range of targets. However, isolating mAbs remains a laborious process, traditionally requiring animal immunization or vast library screens of randomly generated variants. To address these limitations, a research team at the University of Washington, led…
A team of UC Merced researchers has shown that tiny artificial cells can accurately keep time, mimicking the daily rhythms found in living organisms. Their findings shed light on how biological clocks stay on schedule despite the inherent molecular noise inside cells. The study, recently published in Nature Communicationswas led by bioengineering Professor Anand Bala…
Prizes for book cover design are creating a space for visual and literary arts to meet /news/talking-point/book-cover-design-oxford-bookstore-book-cover-prize-publishing-next-industry-awards-111713670258266.html 111713670258266 story Art historian Alka Pande is multi-tasking. When talking about book cover design in the run-up to the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize announcement anytime this month, she cuts out to handle something else for a minute….
