Researchers have developed a new sustainable bioplastic film that can be rolled to make straws. These new straws do not get soggy, are claimed to be stronger than plastic and prove to be beneficial for the US market since plastic straws are banned in the country.

Researchers have found out that fungi which usually destroys the life of vegetables and fruit can actually promote its growth. The activation of a single fungal secondary metabolism gene cluster determined the negative impact of the fungus on the host plant and when the cluster was disrupted, either genetically or by a change in environment, the fungi’s behavior changed from inhibiting growth to promoting it.

A new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health finds an alarming number of men might be skipping an annual checkup with their doctor. The survey found a third of men don’t think they need annual health screenings and almost two-thirds believe they are naturally healthier than others in general.

Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute are investigating the unique healing abilities and biochemistry of shark skin, particularly the spiny dogfish and other cartilaginous fish. Their study reveals that shark skin has a distinct, thin mucus layer, chemically different from that of bony fish and more akin to some mammalian mucus.

A new study has revealed that releasing 1000 gigatons of carbon into the atmosphere will cause the southern portion of the ice sheet to melt and about 2500 gigatons of carbon means permanent loss of nearly the entire ice sheet.

The number of young people that died due to Covid-19 increased in 2021 as compared to 2020 which affected older adults. A study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital has quantified this downward age-shift in Covid-19 deaths, using Years of Life Lost rather than mortality.

Stock market investors have forecasted that the legalization of cannabis (marijuana) in the US will decrease the stock market value of leading pharmaceutical firms, mention researchers from the California Polytechnic State University and The University of New Mexico.

Researchers have developed a fast and cost-effective method to test liquids for a ubiquitous family of chemical compounds known as amphiphiles, which are used to detect diseases such as early-stage tuberculosis and cancer as well as to detect toxins in drugs, food, medical devices and water supplies.

Pharma companies are looking for new technologies to speed up the drug discovery process. For this purpose, industry players are exploring generative artificial intelligence as well as many other innovative AI solutions to optimize their results and deliver faster solutions to the market. Researchers are also keen to merge generative AI platforms like ChatGPT with other existing AI solutions to gain positive results.

Smaller dogs may live twice as long life as their larger counterparts. But does this size difference also impact how dogs age in terms of behavior and cognitive abilities?