Here, we use a synthetic amphiphile to modulate the membrane mechanical properties of cell-derived vesicles and probe channel activation. Using precise membrane mechanical characterization approaches ...

A research team from POSTECH has developed a biodegradable polymer-based delivery system that efficiently transports mRNA.

A research team has developed a biodegradable polymer-based delivery system that efficiently transports mRNA.

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have synthesized and tested protein-polymer microbubbles for use in medical ultrasound imaging of internal organs. Administered intravenously, the ...

The goal of the graduate program is to educate incoming students in the theory and practice of polymer science. As a student in our program, you will receive valuable training for a future career in ...

Essentially, the tufts of tiny hairs on gecko feet get so close to the contours in walls and ceilings that electrons from the ...

By modifying existing polyanionic polymers to become electroneutral, researchers were able to extract proteins and lipids from membranes without the complications caused by high charge densities.

The scientists devised a way of cooking an egg that requires no special culinary skill or fancy gadgets. It took about 300 ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder affecting millions worldwide, causing chronic inflammation, debilitating ...

Lipids are a fundamental class of organic molecules implicated in a wide range of biological processes related to their structural diversity, and based on this can be broadly classified into five ...