Hyaluronic acid could cut cancer risk, if we can get around its cons
Key Insights The hyaluronic acid (HA) residing in the space outside our cells can in some forms…
Blood proteins can help build conductive polymers in the brain
Researchers at Purdue University have harnessed a protein in blood to assemble conducting polymers, potentially opening the…
Music inspires proteins and scientists alike
Musical macromolecules This Newscriptster has had a fascination with the proteins piccolo and bassoon since learning about them in high school. These proteins…
Coral reef food chains cut short by human activity
Food chains in the coral reefs of the Caribbean are up to 70% shorter today than in…
Small bioprinter can deliver healing hydrogel to the throat
Healing hydrogels—cross-linked polymer chains that hold a lot of water—can promote tissue healing and prevent postsurgical complications. But…