Peptide-laden vesicles light up in the presence of amyloid beta, providing an early diagnostic test (and possible treatment) for Alzheimer’s.
Scientists seek a new way to treat muscular atrophy
Understanding how muscular atrophy occurs on the cellular level could help researchers identify new drugs to treat the condition.
A 3D bioprinter builds living tissue in orbit
To develop medical treatments in space, scientists first need to understand how the body behaves in this foreign environment.
New anti-aging ingredient pulled from medicinal herb
An active compound extracted from Angelica Acutiloba effectively eliminates harmful senescent cells in the dermis, with anti-aging benefits.
An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
Scientists unravel how an inconspicuous peptide found in the spine may reverse disc degeneration to one day help treat chronic low-back pain.
Cellular architects “build their own houses”
Scientists have created biological structures that when left alone, self-assemble into materials that resemble living tissue.
A nanoparticle drug could one day help with weight loss
A nanotherapy could be used as part of a multifaceted strategy for individuals grappling with severe health implications of obesity.
New sunscreens on the horizon? UV-blocking molecules isolated from cyanobacteria
Molecules isolated from a rare cyanobacteria found in Japan found to have UV-absorbing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.
A biodegradable scaffold repairs nerve damage in mice
A fully biodegradable nerve scaffold not only helps regenerate damaged nerves, but negates the need for retrieval procedures.
What characteristics help tumor cells spread?
Research uncovers how tumor cells’ stem cell-like qualities and their ability to evade the immune system helps some cancers spread during metastasis.