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Gasdermin D found to play a crucial role in heart arrhythmias

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase the risk of severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and stroke.

27 Mar 2025

What can you do with a BioAFM instrument?

Even more answers to help understand how BioAFM can be used!

From Bruker BioAFM 14 Mar 2025

New acoustofluidics method transforms intracellular nanoparticle delivery

A recent study published in Engineering presents an innovative acoustofluidics-based approach for intracellular nanoparticle delivery.

7 Mar 2025

Understanding the impact of SLC transporters on liver disease progression

Hepatic steatosis, often triggered by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a leading cause of liver dysfunction globally, affecting approximately 30% of the population.

28 Feb 2025

Venom is everywhere: Study examines hidden toxin delivery systems across life forms

Forget snakes and spiders—a new review details venomous plants, fungi, and even bacteria, proving that nature's deadliest secret weapon is more widespread than we ever imagined.

23 Feb 2025

ETH Zurich team uncovers mechanism behind microbubble drug delivery

ETH Zurich researchers have investigated how tiny gas bubbles can deliver drugs into cells in a targeted manner using ultrasound.

22 Feb 2025

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms behind insulin resistance in skeletal muscle

Insulin resistance precedes and predicts the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), a chronic disease that causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide.

19 Feb 2025

Scientists use Zwitterions to prevent blood clotting in medical devices

Zwitterions sound likes a distant cousin of Twitter (X), but in fact they are a common macromolecule found in human cells. Scientists at the University of Sydney are also now using Zwitterions to create materials that could stop blood clots from forming in medical devices and implants.

19 Feb 2025

How olive oil bioactives regulate genes linked to insulin resistance

Olive oil bioactives, including MUFAs, polyphenols, and triterpenoids, modulate gene expression linked to insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and beta-cell function, offering potential benefits for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus prevention and management.

5 Feb 2025

New study reveals how anticancer drugs enter cancer cells

A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an "outside in" signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell.

5 Feb 2025

Study unlocks structural secrets of ApoB100 protein linked to heart disease

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) - commonly known as bad cholesterol - have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease.

3 Feb 2025

Study reveals impact of fava bean proteins on sensory cells in the mouth

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have for the first time investigated how protein structures derived from fava beans affect a cellular model of human oral tactile cells.

25 Jan 2025

Breakthrough study targets tumor cell clusters to prevent metastasis

Certain tumor types do not remain at their point of origin but spread throughout the body and form metastases.

24 Jan 2025

Breakthrough microscopy technique reveals how antibodies target cancer cells

In blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, B cells of the immune system multiply uncontrollably.

10 Jan 2025

Can AI chatbots master the science of dietary balance?

Discover how AI chatbots are reshaping weight-loss planning with precision and variety, yet face challenges in balancing macronutrients for optimal health.

9 Jan 2025

Simple green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from goji berries

As the search for sustainability permeates all fields, researchers are turning to a unique organic source for creating antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) – the humble goji berry.

9 Jan 2025

Newly identified genes may hold the key to understanding brain's response to PFAS

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.

6 Jan 2025

Study shows how peptides from nature could combat melanoma drug resistance

Antimicrobial peptides derived from a crab and a spider may provide the pathway to overcoming drug resistance in advanced melanoma.

19 Dec 2024

Breakthrough discovery opens doors for targeting adhesion GPCRs with drugs

Almost 35% of drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration work by targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), proteins embedded in cell membranes that allow cells to communicate with each other.

18 Dec 2024