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Study Reveals Key Role of Interleukin-38 in Skin Renewal

The mechanisms underlying skin renewal are still poorly understood. Interleukin-38 (IL-38), a protein involved in regulating inflammatory responses, could be a game changer.

19 Nov 2024

Drug Adsorption on Nano-Plastics: Could Plastic Particles Reduce Antibiotic Efficacy?

Interactions between tetracycline and nano-plastics alter drug stability and bioavailability, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance in ecosystems.

11 Nov 2024

Researchers Develop Synthetic Genes for Self-Assembling Biomaterials

Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy have developed synthetic genes that function like the genes in living cells.

5 Nov 2024

3D Tumor Microenvironment Model Highlights Role of Ischemia and Acidification in Cancer Spread

Developed 3MIC model simulates tumor microenvironments, enabling direct observation of ischemic effects on cancer cell invasiveness and drug resistance.

4 Nov 2024

New Lab-Grown Lip Cells Could Transform Research and Treatment for Disfiguring Lip Conditions

We use our lips to talk, eat, drink, and breathe; they signal our emotions, health, and aesthetic beauty. It takes a complex structure to perform so many roles, so lip problems can be hard to repair effectively. Basic research is essential to improving these treatments, but until now, models using lip cells -; which perform differently to other skin cells -; have not been available.

4 Nov 2024

Immortalized Lip Cells Open Doors for Testing New Therapies

4 Nov 2024

3D Structure of Artificial Photosynthetic Antenna Protein Complex Revealed

Humans can do plenty, but plants have an ability we don't: they make energy straight from sunlight, a superpower called photosynthesis. Yet new research shows that scientists are closing that gap.

29 Oct 2024

C. elegans Model Revolutionizes Search for Amyloid Inhibitors

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has developed an efficient and robust system, using the C. elegans nematode, to screen for compounds that can stop the growth of amyloid proteins.

29 Oct 2024

Monoclonal Antibody Market Set to Triple by 2033, Revolutionizing Disease Treatment

Recent advancements in monoclonal antibody engineering are reshaping disease treatment, focusing on safety, effectiveness, and addressing current medical needs.

28 Oct 2024

Recombinant Expression and Glycosylation of EBN Mucin

The first recombinant mucin protein obtained from the Edible-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus (AfMuc) has been successfully identified and synthesized by a research team.

21 Oct 2024

EVQ-218: A Promising Candidate for Tackling Superbugs Without Triggering Antimicrobial Resistance

As the United Nations (UN) prepares to address the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance, EVŌQ Nano is helping raise awareness through an educational infographic depicting a common trigger of antimicrobial resistance and highlighting EVQ-218's novel mechanism of action.

18 Oct 2024

Unveiling the Potential of YY1 in Blood Cell Development and Therapy

Common lymphoid progenitors, pre-pro-B cells, pro-B cells, pre-B cells, immature B cells, and finally more mature and specialized B cells are the stages in which B cells, white blood cells that produce antibodies, develop.

17 Oct 2024

New Mouse Model Shows Superior Ability to Study Human Immune Response to Cancer

Immunity plays a central role in the fight against cancer. Many of the current immunotherapies aim at helping the patient's immune system to better recognize cancer cells – by using engineered antibodies – or by simply providing it with new cells, pre-equipped to search and destroy cancer. Either way, what is paramount is a deep understanding of how the immune system works and confronts tumors.

15 Oct 2024

Scientists Uncover the Hidden Order in Chaotic Embryonic Development

Pipetting liquids into tiny test tubes, analyzing huge datasets, poring over research publications-;all these tasks are part of being a scientist.

15 Oct 2024

Blood Vessel Cells Play a Crucial Role in Bone Development

Researchers have discovered a protein that inhibits the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by preventing their maturation during the process of migrating to bone-formation sites.

14 Oct 2024

Researchers Develop Highly Selective SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Inhibitors

New research from The Wistar Institute's Salvino lab -; led by professor Joseph Salvino, Ph.D. -; has identified a novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors that may lead to potential new COVID-19 treatments that, according to preclinical testing, effectively inhibits COVID-19 and synergizes with existing anti-COVID therapies.

9 Oct 2024