Global Intelligence Database
A systematic review of 15 clinical studies reveals that not all dieting methods impact brain health equally. While intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets appear to boost Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), standard continuous calorie restriction often yields mixed or negligible results.
By Ashtary-Larky, Rezaeyeh, Hajizadeh, Salarpour, Shouhani, Alipour
Scientists can now control how plant genes behave without altering the DNA sequence itself. This programmable and reversible technique, called epigenome editing, aims to improve crop traits like yield and stress resistance, paving the way for future climate-smart agriculture.
By Menelih, Girma, Assamere
Researchers have engineered a highly efficient method to dismantle stubborn polyurethane plastics using zinc oxide and tert-butyl alcohol. This technique achieves over 99% depolymerisation, allowing the recovered chemical building blocks to be directly reused to create new materials.
By Swathi, June, Kim, Murali, Tran, Kim, Han, Jae
Researchers have successfully synthesized diacetals from furfural using a nickel catalyst supported on carbon derived from plastic waste. This microwave-assisted process demonstrates high selectivity and suggests a viable method for repurposing industrial scraps into valuable chemical intermediates.
By Pokutsa, Perez-Huertas, Balu, Luque