Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
Localized biochemical halo of IL-10 suppresses immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells
A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells…
Advanced 3D imaging reveals hidden nerve networks inside joints
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the…
New project aims to systematically map billion cellular interactions
Multicellular life depends on remarkable acts of cooperation. Every cell in the human body must sense what is…
Scientists Just Turned Silkworm Silk Into a Near-Kevlar Supermaterial
Spider silk is reportedly five times stronger than steel. With some genetic adjustments, silkworm silk can get even…
MIDAS platform accelerates protein engineering through rapid PCR-based screening
Proteins are critical to life – and to industry. There are countless proteins that could be engineered to…
Scientists Bioengineer Photosynthesis in the Eyes to Treat Dry Eye Disease
AI-generated image. Photosynthesis is one of the most astonishing processes on Earth. Without it, we wouldn’t have plants.…
UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells…
Cells filter physical forces based on duration to detect disease
Scientists have discovered how cells decide when to respond to physical forces, potentially opening new avenues for tackling…
ATLAS platform enables realistic study of metastatic cancer clusters
Metastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary tumor to other parts of the body, is difficult to…
New approach developed to visualize proteins at unprecedented scale and sensitivity
Proteins, one of the smallest building blocks of life on Earth, hold promise for answering some of biology’s…
Lifelong tracking of fish reveals early behavioral signals of aging
Scientists tracking the entire life of the African turquoise killifish have discovered that behavior alone can predict whether…