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Combining genetics, engineering, and environmental science, this postdoc develops cleaner ways to power vehicles and feed livestock.Image credit:©iStock, claudiodiviziaQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. My name is Samuel Chagas, and I’m an environmental engineer working in the Smith Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We study the plant cell wall and lignin biosynthesis using genetic approaches. Our main goal is to develop more digestible biomass for biofuels, bioproducts, and dairy sustainability.Q | How did you first get interested in science and/or your field of research? I was always…

Yes, cabbage is an excellent food for weight loss. It is extremely low in calories (approximately 22 calories per cup) yet high in fiber and water, which helps increase satiety and curb hunger. By adding bulk to your meals without adding excess energy, cabbage makes it easier to maintain a calorie deficit, helping you lose overall body weight and belly fat effectively. In the wide world of weight-loss foods, few have the enduring, almost mythical status of cabbage. It’s a humble, inexpensive, and incredibly versatile vegetable, but in the wellness community, it’s a powerhouse. Why? It’s a low-calorie-diet-dream: bulky, high…

Olsen discusses how clinicians can help prevent skin cancer.1 Most of the damaging effect of sun exposure in more temperate countries such as the UK is from risky behaviours—namely, sunbathing and seeking a tan. Public misunderstanding of what constitutes healthy sun exposure is endemic across all age groups.Unfortunately, sunscreen can seem to be a panacea to people who choose to sunbathe on holiday. This is akin to putting filters on cigarettes. It may mitigate some of the risk but distracts from the harder task of kicking the habit altogether. The false sense of safety may promote more indulgence in the…

Eight weeks of supplementation was associated with marked changes in the gut microbiota, and these shifts correlated with improvements in a range of gastrointestinal measures, including bowel movement frequency, bowel function, constipation scores and quality of life. “KGM [konjac glucomannan] supplementation appears to offer a clinically meaningful approach to alleviating functional constipation, potentially through the enhancement of gut microbial diversity and function,” wrote scientists from Southwest University in China in the European Journal of Nutrition. “These findings reinforce the therapeutic potential of dietary fiber in modulating the gut ecosystem and improving bowel health, particularly in athletic populations.”The issueConstipation is estimated…

I am a bit of a nut when it comes to kitchen tools—right now, they’re taking up over 60% of my Christmas list. After all, it’s part of my job! Each year, I spend hundreds, if not thousands, of hours testing and working with new items, whether unfamiliar to me or entirely fresh to the market. Because I also moved in 2025, my space got a refresh, and so did a lot of my kitchen gadgets! I found so many incredible gems that are now part of my everyday routine.  To celebrate the incoming new year, I rounded up all…

Experts highlight that through technological, medicinal, and nutritional innovations, we are consistently living longer than any generation before. At the same time, the science behind gut health continues to advance as experts unlock the secrets of the gut microbiome. According to Novonesis, the intersection of these two trends presents a plethora of opportunities within the healthy aging space.Innova Market Insights’ data suggests that one in three global consumers is focused on healthy aging as their top physical health priority. From 2019 to 2024, healthy aging product launches grew by 9% annually, with supplements making up 59% of new products.Ahead of…

Nothing beats a warm and comforting bowl of soup on a cold night—and a store-bought rotisserie chicken makes these recipes weeknight-easy. Each recipe layers in veggies, herbs and whole grains with chicken to create a satisfying meal that everyone at your table will love. From our hearty Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup to our brothy Chicken Fajita Soup, pick up a rotisserie chicken and unlock its tasty potential with these cozy soup recipes. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free!  Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily…

Biophysically detailed simulation of the whole mouse cortex neuron by neuron, with sub-cellular resolution—that is, capturing ion flows and fluctuations of membrane voltage within many compartments that the tree-like neuronal morphologies consist of. Neurons are colored by cortical area and marked with a light flash when active. Only 1% of neurons are shown for clarity. The simulation represents “spontaneous” activity of the cortex in a resting state. [Barry Isralewitz with contributions by Kaaya Akira-Tamura, Kael Dai, Laura Green, Beatriz Herrera, Tadashi Yamazaki, and Anton Arkhipov using the simulation from the paper.] One of the largest, and most detailed, biophysically realistic brain…

Credit: peterschreiber.media/Getty Images Each year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, loss of vision on one side of the visual field, an impairment that affects reading, driving, navigation, and overall independence. While rehabilitation can help patients adapt, meaningful restoration of visual function has remained difficult, often requiring months of intensive training with only limited improvement. New research from the Neuro‑X Institute at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) now suggests that pairing visual training with a precisely targeted brain stimulation protocol may significantly accelerate recovery. In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial reported in Brain, researchers demonstrated that…

The modern grocery store has transformed. Where the milk aisle was once a simple choice between skim, 2%, and whole, it’s now a dizzying spectrum of plant-based alternatives. Coconut, soy, rice, pea, hemp, oat, and the undisputed king of them all: almond milk. Almond milk has surged in popularity, becoming a staple in households worldwide. Consumers choose it for many reasons—it’s vegan, it’s lactose-free, and it has a light, pleasant taste. But for a huge number of people, the primary motivation is written on the front of the carton in bold numbers: 30-40 calories per serving. This single fact has…