Researchers have developed an innovative method that makes it possible to selectively modify ring systems within molecules. By using photocatalysis, a smaller ring could be inserted into a larger, aromatic ring. This achievement has the potential to make drug production more efficient and enable new drug structures.

A study led by the University of Bern has recently revealed that 623 people died in Switzerland in the summer of 2022 due to heat related health issues. Climate change is the main reason behind the heatwaves.

The mosquito species Culex modestus has been found in Finland for the first time. In Southern Europe it is known to spread West Nile virus, but it is highly unlikely for the disease to occur in Finland.

The mosquito species Culex modestus has been found in Finland for the first time. In Southern Europe it is known to spread West Nile virus, but it is highly unlikely for the disease to occur in Finland.

The human brain has a sweet tooth, burning through nearly one quarter of the body’s sugar energy, or glucose, each day. Now, researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have shed new light on exactly how neurons — the cells that send electrical signals through the brain — consume and metabolize glucose, as well as how these cells adapt to glucose shortages

Our body’s fat metabolism plays a vital role in energy production in our body. A research team at the University of Basel, has discovered a molecular switch that regulates lipid metabolism in our cells. This switch controls the storage or conversion of lipids into energy.

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers in a project at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, have developed a method that speeds up the healing process, making wounds heal three times faster.

A new modelling study has revealed that plastic waste found on Seychelles beaches as well as other islands in the region come from far off sources such as Asian countries especially Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.

Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have revealed in a study that even low levels of glyphosate-based herbicide residues present in the soil can have an adverse impact on plant beneficial microbes.

A research study has revealed that unroasted, raw chocolate has a fruity flavor and sour taste that is lost when the cacao beans are processed at high temperatures. For this reason, some chocolatiers are now skipping the roasting step.