The fundamental roles that peptides and proteins play in today's biology makes it almost
indisputable that peptides were key players in the origin of life. Insofar as it is appropriate to …

Microorganisms have evolved to thrive in virtually any terrestrial and marine environment,
exposing them to various mechanical cues mainly generated by fluid flow and pressure as …

Antibiotic resistance has made the treatment of biofilm-related infections challenging. As
such, the quest for next-generation antimicrobial technologies must focus on targeted …

Water disinfection is conventionally achieved by oxidation or irradiation, which is often
associated with a high carbon footprint and the formation of toxic byproducts. Here, we …

In this article, recent advances in the development, preparation, biocompatibility and
mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its composites for hard and soft …

The last universal cellular ancestor (LUCA) is the most recent population of organisms from
which all cellular life on Earth descends. The reconstruction of the genome and phenotype …

The spread of bacteria through contaminated surfaces is a major issue in healthcare, food
industry, and other economic sectors. The widespread use of antibiotics is not a sustainable …

In this study, zein/polylactic acid (PLA)/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) nanofibers
(NFs) were fabricated to the incorporation of Zenian (Carum copticum) essential oil (ZO) …

The attachment of single-celled organisms, namely bacteria and fungi, to abiotic surfaces is
of great interest to both the scientific and medical communities. This is because the …

Cryopreservation has facilitated numerous breakthroughs including assisted reproductive
technology, stem cell therapies, and species preservation. Successful cryopreservation …