Drug-free macromolecular therapeutic systems can target and kill cancer cells without causing the side-effects of the drugs currently in clinical use.
Citizen Science for Hydrological Risk Reduction and Resilience Building
Citizen science projects work best when there is community buy-in, when their purposes are clearly defined at the outset, and when the motivations and skill-sets of all participants and stakeholders are well understood.
Stabilizing Optical Coherence Tomography
An American team of scientists develop a novel phase stabilization technique with significant improvement in the phase stability of a micro-electromechanical (MEMS) vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) based swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) system.
Advances in Deciphering the 3D Organization of Genomes
In their review in BioEssays, Sergey Ulianov et al. discuss recent developments in single cell Hi-C techniques for studying 3D chromatin organization.
5th International Symposium on Phospholipids in Pharmaceutical Research
The Phospholipid Research Center Heidelberg, organised already its “5th International Symposium on Phospholipids in Pharmaceutical Research” from 18th – 19th September 2017 at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Plasma Makes POSS Nanomaterials More Effective and Environment Friendly
A new study introduces an innovative and cost-effective technique for the plasma functionalization of POSS micro-powders without damaging the nanocage structure they are based on.
Amide and Amine-Free Concentrate
Clariant announced a new anti-static masterbatch concentrate for polyethylene films used in pharmaceutical production according to new regulations.
Metabolism in Cancer Metastasis: Bioenergetics, Biosynthesis and Beyond
Metabolism promotes metastatic progression and supports metastatic cancer cells through diverse, interlinked and overlapping mechanisms.
Nylon Evolves into a New Polymer
DuPont launched nylon in 1939. Now, almost 80 years later, the company overhauled and updated nylon for the 21st century and made it 3D printable.
Companies Invest in the Future of SMC
A consortium of international companies joined forces to drive the future of Sheet Molding Compound (SMC).