Red blood cell (RBC)-based delivery systems are emerging as natural biocarriers in a wide range of clinical applications, including blood detoxification.
Reengineering Red Blood Cells for Cellular Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Red blood cells can be opened and resealed without affecting their functional characteristics, allowing scientists new opportunities in therapeutics and diagnostics.
Polymer Reaction Modeling and The Origins of Life
A mechanistic model of nonenzymatic polynucleotide replication is developed using methods of polymer engineering
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: The Future of Bio-Applications of Two Dimensional Materials
The majority of the developed bio-systems based on 2D transition metal dichalcogenides are reviewed in Small.
Collagen, The Secret to Anti-Skin-Aging?
Oral ingestion of collagen hydrolysates increases the collagen content and antioxidant enzyme activities, and improves the appearance and structure of the skin.
Janus Droplets for Delicate Biomolecules
Researchers report on a new approach to generate Janus droplets.
Active DNA demethylation: A two-step process
Matthias Bochtler et al. discuss the current state of knowledge surrounding active DNA demethylation pathways.
An artificial exoskeleton for living cells
K. Liang and co-workers demonstrate a zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) for preserving the cell life of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast) and Micrococcus luteus in the presence of cytotoxic and antifungal agents.
Biosensing with Polymer-Graphene Nanocomposites
So-called “biosensors” are sensors that detect or quantify biomolecules, such as glucose, proteins, or DNA.
Biofunctionalization of Native Spider Silk for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Biofunctionalized native spider silk fibers can be used in a wide spectrum of biomedical and biotechnological applications.