Polypeptides have a rich variety of structures and functions. Their chemoenzymatic synthesis is reviewed by the Enzyme Research Team at RIKEN, Japan.
UV Light against Microorganisms in Wine
Wine bottles and cups can be treated and disinfected with special UV radiation.
RNA Nanotechnology and Biomedical Applications: RNA Versatility, Flexibility and Thermostability
Recent advances in fabricating RNA nanostructures are highlighted, including their applications in vivo as imaging or therapeutic devices via specific delivery and targeting, or intracellular expression and assembly.
Molecular Therapeutics for Drug-Free Cancer Treatment
Drug-free macromolecular therapeutic systems can target and kill cancer cells without causing the side-effects of the drugs currently in clinical use.
mRNA Transport in Fungal Top Models
The study of simple fungal model organisms provides valuable insights into fundamental mechanisms of mRNA transport boosting the understanding of similar events in higher eukaryotes.
The “Space Bear” is Weird, but Not That Weird…
Together with many eukaryotes in which relatively large percentages of lateral gene transfer had been claimed, Tardigrades are now downgraded to normality, and here’s why…
A Powerful Tool for Nanostructures
Abetz Volker and his team demonstrate how complex nanostructures can be achieved by polymer blending.
Cover Art – Featuring Centrifugal Lithography, Wound Dressings and Biosensors
This week’s Advanced Healthcare Materials covers.
Most Read – Featuring Miniature Human Organs, Brain Development Models and Neurodegenerative Disorders
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
Challenges of Predicting Effects of RNA Splicing
The current tools available to predict RNA splicing effects are explored in a recent review.