Metabolizing Microplastics for Human Health
Plastics have revolutionized material science engineering. However, the use of plastic has had unintended...
Molecular target-based focused screen for Chagas' disease therapeutic drug discovery
The etiological agent for Chagas' disease is the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which affects 6...
Saving lives with synthetic antivenoms: looking for novel solutions to Lonomia envenoming in Colombia
Venomous caterpillars of the genus Lonomia cause deadly accidents in Colombia. In Brazil it is estimated...
Super Slime Me: A Month of Living on an All Algae Diet
This study examines the effects of consuming only algae as a dietary source for a month. The subject, a...
Can plant-based antimicrobials act as an alternative to therapeutic antibiotics?
Antibiotic overuse has led to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks...
Are climate change and air pollution triggering cardiovascular disease?
Ongoing global climate change and air pollution emissions pose a major threat to cardiovascular health...
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