Damaged trachea can now be regenerated and customized with the help of engineered biomaterials, replacing the need for prosthesis.
Can bacteria survive in space?
New study provides the best estimate to date that bacteria could survive a trip to Mars.
Pioneers in Science: Marie Daly
This Pioneers in Science celebrates Marie Daly, the first Black woman in America to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry.
When viruses borrow artillery
Researchers explore the different mechanisms viruses have evolved to effectively seize host cell ribosomes, and the role they play in the virus’ life cycle.
Imaging the life cycle of RNA
RNA plays a fundamental role in our health and biology, and advancements in imaging techniques are expanding our understanding of its life cycle.
Scientists aim gene-targeting breakthrough against COVID-19
Lipitoids, which self-assemble with DNA and RNA, could serve as cellular delivery systems for antiviral therapies that prevent COVID-19 and other coronavirus infections.
Old fungus may be a home for new organisms and antibiotics
Unlocking the secrets of Pisolithus arhizus, which acts as an island of biodiversity in a barren thermal wasteland.
Nanomedicine and drug delivery systems: The cutting edge of modern healthcare
Micro- and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems are revolutionizing medicine, from minimizing the toxicity of therapeutics to improving their efficacy.
Colloid transport through soil: Moving through “gaps” with “waves”
How small particles, such as colloids, move through the soil is important to understand as many pose a significant threat to public and environmental health.
Electrifying growth in the zebrafish fin
Through veiled mirrors: Fish fins help researchers understand relative growth and proportion in developmental biology.