A DNA carrier with RNA incorporated into its vertices overcomes the problem of delivering treatments into joints for osteoarthritis patients.
Francina Agosti
Francina Agosti is a freelance science writer who enjoys translating scientific discoveries for a lay audience. She holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience and completed two postdocs before making the switch to science communication.
In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, hiking in the mountains, or paddle boarding on a Canadian lake.
In vivo Regenerative Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Glial-to-neuron conversion therapy decreases inflammation and restores the brain-blood barrier in Alzheimer’s disease model macaques.
Understanding Transplanted Liver Cells for Regenerative Therapies
A new study helps advance the knowledge of transplanted liver cell biology.
Regenerative Gel Treats Female Infertility Caused by Intrauterine Adhesions
Extracellular vesicles in hydrogels allow cell-free therapy for intrauterine adhesions, including recovery of reproductive functions.
Lipid nanoparticles: from trial-and-error to mechanism-based design
Individual components of lipid nanoparticles are examined to understand how they interact with cells.
From Kombucha fermentation to green electronics
Kombucha fermentation generates a byproduct perfect for the creation of mechanically stable, biodegradable electronic components.
Severe digestive symptoms in glycogen storage disease linked to gut microbiota
Scientists discover interactions between gut bacteria and immune cells that cause inflammatory bowel disease in glycogen storage disease.
New study reveals immune system impact in polycystic ovary syndrome
1 in 10 women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, yet its fundamental workings remain largely unknown.
A bacteria-killing virus may be the solution to antibacterial surfaces
Harnessing bacteriophages’ natural prowess, scientists crafted an antibacterial material for use in medicine and the food industry.
Blood test diagnoses osteoarthritis eight years before symptoms
Typical diagnosis is through X-rays, but this new test has the potential to spot osteoarthritis before joint damage appears.