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This postdoc’s research sheds light on how tiny protein organelles manage molecular traffic, with implications for engineering synthetic pathways.Image credit:Neetu Yadav, ©iStock, DrAfter123Q | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background.I’m Neetu Yadav, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Josh Vermaas’s lab at Michigan State University. My work focuses on computational biophysics and molecular simulations, particularly exploring how metabolites move through protein-based organelles like bacterial microcompartments. In the Vermaas lab, I use molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling approaches to study the transport of biologically important molecules. My research has broader implications for…

Dietary changes alone cannot cure or reverse asthma , but some modifications to your diet may reduce or control your symptoms. “Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (particularly omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA]), and lower in added sugars and processed and red meats tend to be better for asthma management,” says Kelly Jones, RD , the owner of Kelly Jones Nutrition in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The Mediterranean diet , based on eating plenty of healthy fats like olive oil, fish, whole grains, and fruit, fits the bill, she says. And there is some preliminary evidence…

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest.Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness.To speed ripening, keep pears in a bag at room temperature—add an apple slice for extra help. Fall produce means crates of crisp apples, bins of cheery orange pumpkins and loads of sweet, juicy pears with toothsome, yielding flesh. But it can be tough to know when a pear is ready to eat, or how long you’ll have to wait for the pears you buy at the grocery store or farmers’ market…

Raman Bedi, dental public health specialistFaculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Guy’s Campus King’s College London, London, UKraman.bedi{at}kcl.ac.ukAbbasi rightly highlights how racism, sexism, and other inequities are deeply embedded in and systemically damaging to the NHS.1 The evidence of harm is overwhelming, and the cost of inaction is unsustainable. I agree with the urgent need for action, but I think our current approaches—often anchored in conventional diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) training and top-down strategies—might no longer serve us well.The prevailing …

Even with a broken heart, Leo, you still love to shine—and in fact, nothing makes you feel more alive! So, Antonella suggests you consider channeling your heartbreak into a bold new aesthetic. “Whether that’s a dramatic wardrobe refresh, a new hairstyle, or a self-love tattoo, it will help you reclaim the spotlight,” she says.

And it couldn’t be more simple.

Beauty & Health EditorHannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.

This marks the first direct evidence in humans that the type of withanolide—not just the total content—significantly influences absorption and efficacy. Published in Current Therapeutic Research, the randomized, open-label, crossover clinical study evaluated the oral bioavailability of Shoden ashwagandha extract, developed by Arjuna Natural Pvt., Ltd., India, in 16 healthy adults.Participants received a single oral dose of one of four ashwagandha extracts, with varying compositions of 35% Withania somnifera withanolide glycosides (WS-35), 10% (WS-10), 5% (WS-5) or 2.5% (WS-2.5). Each sample was standardized to deliver 185 mg of total withanolides. Seventeen blood samples were collected over a 24-hour period after…

I just moved into a new apartment, and I’m using it as an opportunity to refresh my kitchen gear. In light of what I’ve learned about microplastics from experts this year, I’ve prioritized removing plastic from my kitchen wherever I can. I know I’ll never get rid of it entirely, but a few swaps have been incredibly easy—and almost mindless—so I have no choice but to stick with them. The cutting boards and food storage containers below are so great, I don’t miss their plastic predecessors at all. In most cases, I even prefer them! Swapped Plastic Containers for Glass…

From purple to yellow, bruises change color as they heal. But skin tone and other factors alter how they look. A scientist is using a paintball gun to find a better way to detect them.Image credit:: ©iStock, PhotoboykoA bump against a table corner or a fall while playing a spirited game of catch—life is full of these little encounters that slip by unnoticed, until the next morning when the skin reveals what wasn’t seen before: a bruise.1 What appears as a red or purplish skin contusion in the beginning, slowly transitions to green, yellow, and finally brown, before disappearing entirely.…