A nanostructure of silicon and gold is 4 times as effective at killing cancer cells in cell culture experiments as gold nanoshells alone.
Platinum and Light Together Fight Cancer
For tumor treatment with few side effects: platinum complex initiates cytotoxic effect upon targeted irradiation with visible light.
Transparent and flexible white light-emitting films could open new paths for displays and lighting
A matrix-driven approach enables strong white light emission using a flexible substrate.
Honeysuckle’s therapeutic potential for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Traditional Chinese medicine inspires research into the benefits of honeysuckle for reducing inflammation and correcting gut bacteria imbalance in inflammatory bowel disease.
Alexis Komor, Expanding the Gene Editing Toolbox
Young Innovator Awardee for 2025, Komor leads a group at UCSD developing precision genome editing methods using chemical biology.
Haitham Amal: targeting autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and glioblastoma with small-molecule drugs
With FDA orphan drug approval secured, Amal and his team are preparing for phase 1 clinical trials of their small-molecule drugs in 2026.
Turning Periods into Power: Menstrual Blood a Valuable Resource for Medical Diagnostics
Wearable sensors help women analyse menstrual blood for affordable, non-invasive health monitoring.
Two-in-one nanomedicine delivers antiviral treatment and immediate vaccine-like protection
The quasi-vaccine could help healthcare workers weather a virus outbreak in the future.
New blood markers predict long-term health risks in people with HIV
Scientists have identified key biomarkers linked to immune and metabolic dysfunction in people with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy.
Does regular blood donation have long-term benefits?
Regular blood donation may reduce preleukemic changes in blood cells, promoting health benefits and helping blood cells respond to stress over time.






