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Long COVID has left millions with fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety that will not go away. One path getting attention is v...
18/08/2026

Long COVID has left millions with fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety that will not go away. One path getting attention is vagal nerve stimulation.

This study looks at how stimulating the vagus nerve may calm the inflammation and autonomic imbalance behind these symptoms. Pilot studies show early promise, though larger trials are needed to confirm it works.

Full review: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imj.2024.100149

What has your experience been with long COVID recovery? Share below.

Khyber Medical College

Why does slow-simmered broth taste more satisfying than its ingredients suggest? Part of the answer is kokumi, a flavor ...
18/08/2026

Why does slow-simmered broth taste more satisfying than its ingredients suggest?

Part of the answer is kokumi, a flavor sensation that fits none of the standard five.

This review takes stock of kokumi peptide research so far: flavor mechanisms, receptor interactions, natural sources, and food applications, along with what remains unresolved.

Worth a read if flavor chemistry is part of your work.
https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/FSAP.2026.9240159

云南农业大学 Yunnan Agricultural University of China

Fish, shrimp, or crab hitting a hot pan can form heterocyclic amines, compounds tied to cancer risk. Most people never h...
17/08/2026

Fish, shrimp, or crab hitting a hot pan can form heterocyclic amines, compounds tied to cancer risk. Most people never hear about this side of cooking.

This review traces how these compounds form during heat processing of aquatic products, from amino acids and fats to cooking time and temperature.

It also outlines reduction strategies, including raw material pretreatment, processing optimization, and the addition of exogenous substances.

Worth a read if food safety interests you.

https://doi.org/10.26599/FSAP.2026.9240148


جامعة القاهرة Cairo University Zhejiang University of Technology
Tsinghua University

Ever wonder what makes charcoal-grilled lamb smell so good? Research traces the roasted, nutty aroma to 2,5-dimethylpyra...
14/08/2026

Ever wonder what makes charcoal-grilled lamb smell so good?

Research traces the roasted, nutty aroma to 2,5-dimethylpyrazine (2,5-DMP), a key flavor compound formed during grilling.

Using grilling trials and molecular modeling, the study identifies glycine and glucose as primary precursors, with concentration peaking around 25 minutes.

It also maps the molecular reaction pathway.
Full study: https://doi.org/10.26599/FSAP.2026.9240150

Sausage quality depends heavily on the fat and meat used, but not all pork is equal. A study comparing Rongchang pigs, a...
13/08/2026

Sausage quality depends heavily on the fat and meat used, but not all pork is equal.

A study comparing Rongchang pigs, a heritage Chinese breed with over 400 years of history, against modern crossbreeds found real differences.

Rongchang pork showed lower fat oxidation, richer umami, better texture, and a fatty acid profile associated with greater oxidative stability.

The findings highlight how pig breed can influence sausage quality.

Full findings here: https://doi.org/10.26599/FSAP.2026.9240152

Two dead battery cathodes can look identical and still need different recycling routes.One may have simply lost lithium....
13/08/2026

Two dead battery cathodes can look identical and still need different recycling routes.

One may have simply lost lithium. Another could have broken down structurally or lost its transition metals. Treating both the same way wastes material and money.

This review connects each degradation mode to the recycling strategy it actually needs, with a look at how AI and digital twins could sharpen that process.

Full review here: https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/ECS.2026.9600053

New research featured in the latest issue of the Journal of Food Bioactives!This issue collects studies on food-derived ...
11/08/2026

New research featured in the latest issue of the Journal of Food Bioactives!

This issue collects studies on food-derived bioactive lipids, medicinal lipids, and macrofungi, showcasing their growing importance in nutrition, health, and biomedical science.

Together, these studies advance our understanding of naturally occurring bioactive compounds and their applications across the life sciences.

Read the issue: https://shorturl.at/Bfkbz

We're pleased to share the latest issue of iFungi, featuring research that highlights the expanding role of fungi in sup...
10/08/2026

We're pleased to share the latest issue of iFungi, featuring research that highlights the expanding role of fungi in supporting the One Health approach!

This issue brings together studies that explore the connections between human, animal, and environmental health while advancing fungal science and interdisciplinary research.

We invite researchers, academics, and practitioners to explore the latest findings and their potential impact across the life sciences.

Read the issue: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/join_journal/stage_page?stage=5&id=1894564446256963585&issueIndex=2072606318377123842&issn=3079-7284

Green hydrogen is still costly, but the cost curve is bending fast. This paper reviews hydrogen use across transport, in...
10/08/2026

Green hydrogen is still costly, but the cost curve is bending fast.

This paper reviews hydrogen use across transport, industry, buildings, and power in China, then pinpoints the cost thresholds.

Hit 5 million tons a year by 2030 at 30 CNY/kg, and fuel cell trucks beat diesel on fuel cost. Reach 20 million tons by 2040 at 15 CNY/kg, and hydrogen ammonia matches natural gas.

Full analysis here: https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/TRCN.2025.9550013

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