#Biochemistry

A new wave of scientific scrutiny is challenging the long-standing “10,000 steps a day” mantra widely followed by fitness enthusiasts in Thailand and worldwide. In a recent appearance on the School of Greatness Podcast, renowned biochemist Dr. Rhonda Patrick ignited a controversy by labeling the 10,000-step benchmark as an inefficient use of time, recommending instead just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise per day as more impactful for health and longevity (yahoo.com).

In a scientific breakthrough decades in the making, researchers have finally confirmed a “crazy” theory dating back to 1958 involving vitamin B1, or thiamine. By successfully stabilizing an extremely reactive molecule known as a carbene in water—something scientists long believed to be impossible—this team has not only resolved a long-standing biochemical debate but also unlocked new possibilities for sustainable chemical manufacturing around the world, including Thailand. Their results, published in Science Advances on April 11, 2025, have sparked fresh excitement in both academic and industrial laboratories worldwide (SciTechDaily).