Raman spectroscopy is an emerging microbiologic diagnostic tool and can be used as an intrapartum screening test for Streptococcus bacteria.
ROS and the Making of the Modern Cell
Why mitochondria produce reactive oxygen species, and how they drove eukaryotic evolution.
microRNA Clusters as Markers for Cancer
MiRNAs area class of noncoding RNA important for gene expression regulation in many plants, animals and viruses.
Protein Biohybrids as a Toolkit for New Materials
Protein capsids are specialized and versatile natural macromolecules with exceptional properties. These materials have numerous potential applications, including catalysis and drug delivery.
Potential New Biomarkers for Monitoring Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists in Italy aim to keep Alzheimer’s disease in check.
The Translational “Valley of Death” for Engineered Tissues
Whilst tissue engineering has benefited modern surgery, thousands of patents fail to see real-world applications.
The Antimicrobial and Plant Growth Properties of Plasma
Scientists investigated the bactericidal effect and plant growth enhancement using oxygen radical plasma-irradiated organic compound solutions.
Regulation of Insulin and Glucagon Production in Flies
Current knowledge of the factors that control the regulation and release of insulin and glucagon in Drosophila.
Photobiomodulation Makes Newborn Rats – and Possibly Humans – Grow Faster
A team of Brazilean researchers explored photobiomodulation to find evidence of stimulation in the development of newborn rats – and possibly in humans.
The Hidden Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Human Nutrition
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is known to deplete the mineral content of plants, but how are carotenoid levels affected?