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If you have spent any time watching K-dramas, scrolling through TikTok food trends, or visiting a Korean BBQ restaurant, you have undoubtedly seen the iconic green bottles. Soju is no longer just South Korea’s national drink; it is a global phenomenon. According to recent global spirits data, Jinro Soju consistently ranks as the best-selling spirit brand in the world by volume—outselling major vodka and whiskey giants. But for the uninitiated, a lingering question remains: What does soju taste like? It is a question with a layered answer. At first glance, the clear liquid looks exactly like vodka or water, but…

“I study leeches called branchiobdellidans that live on crayfish. These leeches are just millimetres long and are symbionts — meaning they live in a close, long-term association with their host. They feed on microorganisms and debris that collect on the host’s surface. In small numbers, they help to keep the crayfish clean, but in large colonies, they can become mildly parasitic.Here, I’ve just caught a crayfish under torchlight, and I’m holding it carefully so that the symbionts aren’t washed away. After catching each crayfish, I measure its length and use a paintbrush to push a symbiont sample into a small…

Alison Lee was 5 years old when her hair started falling out. While her classmates bonded over doing each other’s hair, she was struggling with a new diagnosis: alopecia areata.“I didn’t know anyone else with the condition,” says Lee, now 19 years old. “And being stared at was pretty difficult.”About 10 years later, things changed for Lee when her mother took her to an in-person support group for people with alopecia in her hometown of New York City. “It was the first time I’d been in a room with other people with alopecia areata,” says Lee. “Seeing other people who…

These baked oats have a creamy cheesecake-like topping that will feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast. The fiber, fat and protein will keep you full, and the cranberries provide a burst of antioxidants. This recipe would be delicious with any type of frozen berry. Our Cranberry Cheesecake Baked Oats walk the line between breakfast and dessert in the best way. Heart-healthy oats are soaked in a lightly sweetened vanilla custard made with protein-rich egg and milk. Antioxidant-packed cranberries are studded throughout this baked dish to give a tangy zip with each bite, and the cheesecake swirl adds the perfect amount…

Credit: Jutta Klee / Getty Images Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2019, Cellarity seeks to embrace biology’s complexity, as diseases are often not driven by a single target, but emerge from a cascade of cellular interactions that shift over time as cells develop, differentiate, and malfunction, says Parul Doshi, Cellarity’s chief data officer.  The Somervile-based clinical-stage biotech integrates high-dimensional transcriptomics with AI models to develop cell-state correcting therapies. Recently, Cellarity has targeted its technology to the prediction of drug-induced liver injury (DILI), a poorly understood late-stage challenge in drug development, costing an estimated $350 million annually per pharmaceutical company.  “We should…

Devin Partida on how new research models, better data integrity and smarter governance can accelerate longevity innovation. The centralized models that dominated longevity research for decades can’t scale fast enough to turn promising biology into widely available treatments. Real progress now depends on distributed, decentralized systems. However, those systems will only deliver if compliance and interoperability are built in from day one. Access to diverse, cross-border datasets and global talent accelerates innovation through cloud labs and remote trials. Yet, these advances won’t scale without integrated data sovereignty and harmonized regulatory pathways. Turning early discoveries into safe, effective treatments depends on…

In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming uncovered penicillin, an antibacterial compound that would alter the course of medicine. By the 1940s, this miracle drug entered clinical use, and humanity began to rely on penicillin and other antibiotics to treat once-lethal bacterial infections. Despite this success, bacteria continue to threaten global health as antibiotic-resistant strains emerge and spread. Scientists now race against time to develop new antimicrobial drugs before bacteria gain the upper hand. Fortunately, researchers have found a powerful ally: artificial intelligence.In this episode, Charlene Lancaster from The Scientist spoke with César de la Fuente, a presidential associate professor at the…

A thoughtfully designed cheese board can shine with just one cheese.Pair cheese with a mix of savory and sweet accompaniments, plus a vehicle like bread or crackers.Be sure to select a beverage that complements the cheese, such as wine, beer or a non-alcoholic option. A well-crafted cheese board is perfect for entertaining, providing guests a variety of tasty bites to enjoy while they mingle. From creamy Brie with crusty baguettes to a bold blue cheese with roasted almonds, the possibilities are endless.  The challenge? Multiple cheeses, charcuterie, nuts and other accoutrements can get expensive—and even then, you may end up…

Regulatory scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Advertising Division (NAD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has gained momentum in 2025 across CPG categories, including dietary and nutritional supplements. For example, as previously reported by NutraIngredients, companies like Olly and Ryze Superfoods were under the microscope earlier this year to ensure their marketing, influencer and labeling practices adhered to evolving enforcement priorities.At SupplySide Global in October, Asa Waldstein, principal at Apex Compliance and chair of the Supplement Advisory Group, discussed recent cases and shared insights on the latest trends shaping FDA warning letters, FTC oversight and NAD…

Helen Clark, patron1, Aishwary Rajeev, economics lead2, Lynsey Robinson, health lead2, Kent Buse, co-founder and co-director21Helen Clark Foundation, New Zealand2Global 50/50, Cambridge, UKCountries can learn from the UK’s success with mandatory gender pay gap reporting and accountability, write Helen Clark and colleaguesEach November, Equal Pay Day marks the day in the year when women in the United Kingdom, on average, stop being paid compared with men. In 2024, that day fell on 20 November1—a sobering reminder that women earned around 89p for every £1 earned by men. Yet amid this ongoing inequity, new analysis offers a glimmer of hope: organisations…