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Fact: You could be inhaling nearly 70,000 plastic particles annually, here's what it means for your health

Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation exposure to inflammation, cardiovascular risks, and other health concerns. Researchers highlight urgent needs for improved detection, targeted mitigation strategies, and coordinated global policies to address this emerging threat.

28 May 2025

Integrating phytomedicine and nanotechnology in managing COVID-19 related heart disease

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a critical intersection of viral-induced inflammation and cardiovascular pathology.

22 May 2025

What makes H5N1 a pandemic risk and how can we stop it?

A new PEARLS article in PLoS Pathogens reviews the rapid evolution and pandemic potential of emerging influenza A viruses, with a focus on H5N1. It highlights scientific advances and future strategies to outpace the virus, from next-generation vaccines to AI-driven antiviral discovery.

19 May 2025

New insights into HIV-1 capsid disruption open doors for novel therapies

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The HIV-1 capsid protein (CA) plays a crucial role in viral replication by orchestrating nuclear entry through interactions with host nuclear pore complexes (NPCs).

13 May 2025

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

In this interview, Sir Prof. Cato T. Laurencin, the 2025 Coulter Lecturer, discusses how he is addressing today’s medical challenges using the technology of the future.

From Pittcon 5 May 2025

Synthetic tau protein reveals key insights into protein misfolding and fibril formation

Scientists at Northwestern University and University of California, Santa Barbara have created the first synthetic fragment of tau protein that acts like a prion.

29 Apr 2025

Intravenous therapy promotes survival of heart muscle cells after a heart attack

Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure.

25 Apr 2025

New era of medicine emerges through structural control of nanotherapeutics

Historically, the vast majority of pharmaceutical drugs have been meticulously designed down to the atomic level.

25 Apr 2025

lncRNAs shape the tumor microenvironment and drive cancer development

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to influence tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis.

24 Apr 2025

UQ plays key role in a national effort to revolutionize prostate cancer treatment

The University of Queensland will play a key role in a national effort to revolutionize treatment for men with prostate cancer.

22 Apr 2025

New enzyme family enables targeted cuts in single-stranded DNA

An INRS team discovers a new family of enzymes capable of inducing targeted cuts in single-stranded DNA .

16 Apr 2025

Advancing pulmonary fibrosis treatment through targeted drug delivery

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by excessive extracellular matrix deposition and tissue scarring, and leading to impaired lung function and respiratory failure.

14 Apr 2025

Study overcomes chemotherapy limitations with lipid nanoparticles

Announcing a new article publication for the BIO Integration journal. Lipid-based Nanoparticles (LBNPs) have emerged as a transformative approach in cancer treatment, offering innovative drug delivery solutions that enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects.

10 Apr 2025

Advancing Adherent Cell Assays with SemaCyte® Technology

Semarion's SemaCyte® technology transforms adherent cell assays, enabling faster, automated workflows that enhance scalability and efficiency in drug discovery.

From Semarion 9 Apr 2025

Transforming material analysis: the impact of Bruker's Handheld Raman Spectrometer BRAVO

Discover how Bruker’s BRAVO handheld Raman spectrometer is transforming material analysis with advanced fluorescence suppression and more.

From Bruker Optics 7 Apr 2025

Drug-carrying DNA aptamers offer dual action against leukemia stem cells

Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed cancer relapses, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report.

3 Apr 2025

Northwestern scientists develop rapid HIV test for point-of-care diagnosis

A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a rapid point-of-care test for HIV infection competitive with traditional lab-based HIV testing in a fraction of the time and without the need for a stressful wait while results are processed or confirmed in a clinical laboratory.

2 Apr 2025