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Inspired by a passion for conservation, this postdoc builds nanomaterials that harness light to clean wastewater and advance environmental health.Image credit:Acqua Nobilis, ©iStock, Alex SholomQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. I am Leonardo Zanata, a postdoctoral researcher at CPQBA-UNICAMP and researcher at Acqua Nobilis Equipment Ltd. My expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of iron oxide and cellulose-based nanomaterials for oxidative catalysis, antimicrobial applications, and wastewater treatment, combining advanced materials science with environmental solutions.Q | How did you first get interested in science and/or your field of…

Egg-white face mask proponents assert that this DIY trend serves several purposes — including calming breakouts and firming the skin.While in theory there may be some logic behind these claims, based on the nutritional properties of egg whites, the purported benefits are anecdotal and clinical evidence is limited, explains Adam Friedman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC.For example, initial research has suggested that certain egg-white proteins, like lysozyme, could be useful for treating acne, due to potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.[1] Other research has looked at the…

Stem cells that spent about a month in space showed signs of accelerated aging and accumulated cancer-linked mutations.Image credit:©iStock, dima_zelAccording to Einstein’s theory of relativity, time passes more slowly in space. As a result, astronauts would experience a delay in aging. However, scientists found that space travel may have the opposite effect by accelerating aging in human cells, likely due to the extreme physiological stresses it imposes on the body. “Space is the ultimate stress test for the human body,” said Catriona Jamieson, a stem cell biologist at the University of California, San Diego, in a statement. Recently, Jamieson’s team…

1. Unpasteurized MilkDairy milk is a rich source of nutrients like calcium, protein, potassium, and B vitamins.[2] Most milk is pasteurized with heat to kill the germs that cause illnesses. Because raw milk is unpasteurized, it can carry bacteria like salmonella, E. coli, and listeria.[3]Unpasteurized milk (and juice) is especially dangerous for people with an immune system weakened by cancer treatment. “There’s a huge trend with raw milk right now,” says Carly Roop, RD, a clinical dietitian specialist at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia. “We would not recommend raw milk because you could potentially put yourself at risk…

Estrogen’s role in kidney health reveals why women have a lower risk of chronic kidney disease. Shown here are AI-labeled filtering units in a mouse kidney.Image credit:Conte C et al. Science, 2025Chronic kidney disease is an increasing global health problem that affects approximately 700 million people worldwide.1 It is a progressive condition wherein the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, which consequently affects other organs of the body. In fact, the disease not only increases the chances of kidney failure, but also of developing cardiovascular disease, putting it on the path to be…

PharmaLinea chose to obtain certification through The Good Pill Co., a Swedish company that was launched earlier this year, as the program seeks to be easier to communicate than “some of the more technical certifications,” Matevž Ambrožič, marketing director of PharmaLinea, told NutraIngredients.“We believe, rather than working as a replacement of traditional certificates and standards, The Good Pill Co. certification complements them,” Ambrožič said.“Its criteria are directly aimed at addressing the real-world quality and safety issues within the supplement space, which is not something all established certifications cover in such sufficient depth.“We also believe The Good Pill Co. is more…

Transformative discoveries are foundationally reshaping international approaches to mental health treatment with psychedelic-assisted therapy. Professor Gregor Hasler, chair of Psychiatry at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has unveiled his latest progress leading a “scientific revolution” promising to alleviate suffering for millions globally who struggle with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. As director of the university’s Molecular Psychiatry Lab, Hasler is investigating how LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA reshape brain function to treat depression, PTSD, and addiction.He details his discoveries in a new report by the medical research journal platform Genomic Press, exploring how psychedelics rapidly enhance neuroplasticity and offer enduring therapeutic benefits that…

Services ECANA ProvidesECANA provides in-person and virtual educational sessions and community support for women diagnosed with endometrial cancer and those at risk. Its programs include the following:Survivors SanctuaryTwice a month, ECANA hosts Survivors Sanctuary, an online program combining chair yoga with conversations where women can connect and share their experiences in a safe, empathetic environment. This time is unscripted, and women who are shy about sharing often feel empowered to speak up after getting to know the other women, Moore says.At least once a month, the program includes a Purpose Living Bible Study session, where women can find strength, hope,…

Menopause occurs when the ovaries no longer produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone and stop releasing eggs.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976290b7b45c3-8505-4e6e-9079-571e09f88ce1 Most women naturally experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with 52 being the average age of onset in the United States. You’re considered to be in menopause if you haven’t had a menstrual period for 12 months in a row.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629a0e21301-8343-40b6-bf73-a63eb93498c7 By that point, the number of eggs in the ovaries — called the ovarian reserve — drops to about 1,000 from around a million at birth.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629908868d4-22cd-427a-9503-00f6b198f201 Women may want to delay menopause because they want more time for family planning,…

If unsure whether a product is a Novel Food, an applicant can ask a Member State authority for a ruling. The authority issues a binding opinion and sends it to the European Commission, which shares it with other Member States for consultation. If they agree, the decision stands. It is a necessary stage in the Novel Food application process, Luca Bucchini, managing director at food supplement regulatory consultancy Hylobates Consulting, told NutraIngredients in a Q&A. However, he warned it can be exploited by competitors to create costly delays and uncertainty for certain ingredients.NI: What role does Article 4 play in…