“This metholodogy provides a much more accurate and realistic image of the shape, size and interactions of soft tissues in the very small brains of insects.”
University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemists partnered with medical researchers from the National University of Singapore to develop a molecule that can inhibit an enzyme linked with the onset of stroke
Bioprinting technique creates thick 3D tissues composed of human stem cells and embedded vasculature, with potential applications in drug testing and regenerative medicine
It turns out that peptide toxins isolated from the venom of some animals–such as the Peruvian green velvet tarantula–can be beneficial when used to target neural receptors to reduce the sensation of pain.