When a newborn attaches, the exchange goes beyond just nourishment. Minute travelers in breast milk (microbes that have evolved to digest milk sugars and aid in initial growth) move directly into the baby’s developing intestinal tract. This quiet microbial transfer influences everything from nutrient absorption in infants to the maturation of their immune systems, yet […]

**Disrupting the Self-Sustaining Loop in Pancreatic Tumors** Pancreatic tumors utilize a self-sustaining loop involving three cancer-promoting genes, creating a circuit that accelerates cell proliferation and resistance to treatment. Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have found a way to disrupt this mechanism by targeting the gene processing system instead of the genes. The emphasis is […]

Individuals residing in regions susceptible to cholera frequently ponder why certain neighbors experience severe illness while others remain unscathed despite similar exposures. The explanation may involve their dietary choices. Mice that were given casein from dairy or gluten from wheat displayed 100-fold lower bacterial colonization compared to those consuming different proteins, a distinction seldom observed […]

At this moment, countless particles are traversing your body without leaving any evidence. They glide through flesh, bone, and the whole planet as if they are not there. These particles are known as neutrinos, often referred to as ghost particles because they interact so infrequently with matter that detecting even a single one calls for […]

Utilizing Plastic Waste for Home Energy A mother residing in a packed community adds plastic wrappers to her cooking fire due to the high cost of firewood. The environment fills with harsh smoke. Her children inhale it as she prepares the meal. This scenario, unnoticed in many policy discussions, takes place in countless areas where […]

Investment managers are progressively factoring in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) elements when evaluating corporate earnings, indicating a notable disparity in valuation rooted in how firms handle carbon emissions and labor practices. This disparity is observable across 2,636 publicly traded companies in 31 nations, where robust ESG performance correlates with increased intrinsic value and a […]

Each cell operates an unceasing molecular recycling process, labeling unwanted proteins with a chemical “destroy me” tag and channeling them into a cellular shredder. Researchers have aspired to take control of this mechanism, compelling it to eradicate disease-inducing proteins that conventional medications can’t target. A group of scientists has now discovered a method to achieve […]

Dash through a crowded terminal to make a connecting flight, and you experience the friction directly. That same friction, researchers at MIT now reveal, subtly influences the expansion choices of multinational corporations. Cities that require even a single layover attract 20 percent fewer foreign subsidiaries compared to those with direct international connections. When a second […]