Do Plants Feel Pain?
Unlike animals, plants lack a central nervous system and a brain, which are essential components for experiencing pain in animals.…
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Anticorrosion healing properties of epoxy coating with poly(urea–formaldehyde) microcapsules encapsulated linseed oil and benzotriazole
Researchers have developed a revolutionary new type of epoxy coating with remarkable self-healing properties. This breakthrough utilizes poly(urea–formaldehyde) microcapsules filled…
New Super-Repellent Shield: Functionalized Nano-Al2O3 in PVDF for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
Scientists have developed a new super-repellent shield made with functionalized nano-aluminum oxide particles embedded in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). This innovative…
Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have made a breakthrough discovery in the fight against Type 1 diabetes.…
Scientists are trying to harness the immune system’s “Pac-Man” cells to treat cancer
Imagine an army of tiny Pac-Mans, gobbling up cancer cells and leaving healthy tissue untouched. This might sound like science…
What you need to know before you take a supplement
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees dietary supplements, but there is no mandatory safety testing or FDA approval before…
Advancing CRISPR/Cas Biosensors for Disease Detection & Treatment
CRISPR/Cas technology’s endonuclease activity has spurred genome editing, bioanalytical sensors, and disease diagnostics, notably for SARS-CoV-2 variants. Multiplexing capabilities enable…
Microbial Spoilage in Vacuum-Packaged Lamb
In vacuum-packaged lamb at pH 5.5 to 6.5 and chilled temps (-1.5 to 7°C), Brochothrix thermosphacta, Serratia proteamaculans, and Rahnella…