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Smart Nanoparticles Take Aim at Breast Cancer

November 17, 2025

Breast cancer is a tough opponent. It's smart, sneaky, and hard to beat. But scientists are fighting back with a clever new weapon: tiny nanoparticles that can target cancer cells and their powerhouses, the mitochondria. These nanoparticles are like tiny delivery trucks. They carry two special carg

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Fighting Fungal Foes: A Fresh Look at Cryptococcal Disease Treatments

November 6, 2025

Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th

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New Zealand's Smart Moves in a Tough Trade World

October 19, 2025

New Zealand is making smart choices in trade as the U. S. and China fight over tariffs. The country's finance minister, Nicola Willis, recently talked about how New Zealand is focusing on stronger regional trade ties. This is important because small countries like New Zealand need to be ready for bi

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Drugs and Telomeres: A New Look at Autism Treatment

April 24, 2025

Telomeres are tiny parts of our chromosomes that get shorter as we age. They play a big role in how our cells age and work. Scientists have found that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have shorter telomeres. This has led researchers to wonder if the drugs used to treat ASD might affe

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The Power of Two-Photon Polymerization: Biomedical Breakthroughs

January 29, 2025

Two-photon polymerization, or TPP, is a fascinating manufacturing technique gaining traction in the biomedical field. Unlike other methods, TPP can create 3D structures with incredible precision, down to the nanometer scale. What makes TPP so special is its ability to provide free-form fabrication.

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Transforming Idesia polycarpa Maxim Cake Meal: A New Way to Extract Polysaccharides

January 7, 2025

Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar