SAMURI: The RNA-modifying ribozyme with therapeutic potential
A team of researchers from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg has discovered a new ribozyme called SAMURI. SAMURI can precisely modify other RNA…
Category: medical
The potential of geopolymer-wood composites for sustainable constructions
Geopolymer-wood composites (GWC) are green alternatives to cement bonded wood composites. They have better fire resistance, humidity resistance, mechanical strength…
Antibodies: The Unsung Heroes of the Immune System
Antibodies are often called the “unsung heroes” of the immune system because they are so essential for our protection against…
How low temperature lipid chain transition regulates the skin barrier?
According to some studies, a subset of skin barrier lipids changes its arrangement from tight to loose and back depending…
Building a holistic view of human skin cell diversity through single cell data standardization
Human skin is composed of diverse cell types that have different functions and roles in health and disease. To…
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Reversing Heart Failure
Scientists have developed a gene therapy that has the potential to reverse heart failure. The treatment, which is still in…
Saliva White Blood Cells: A Potential Biomarker for Heart Disease
A recent study by Canadian researchers suggests that elevated white blood cell counts in saliva, even among young and seemingly…
