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La integración entre biotecnología y nanotecnología conforma la bionanotecnología que es una disciplina que permite potenciar la utilización de biomoléculas con materiales abióticos de diseño a escala nanométric...

Because of resistance development by cancer cells against current anticancer drugs, there is a considerable interest in developing novel antitumor agents. We have previously demonstrated that CIGB-552, a novel cell-penet...

Core-brush hybrid nanoparticles containing PEG surface functions are highly interesting as biologically inert and smart stimuli-responsive materials for future applications in biosensors, drug delivery, tissue engineerin...

Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma Escala de Integração ao Ensino Superior (EIES). A amostra foi constituída por 633 universitários de séries iniciais e finais de sete cursos das áreas Humanas, Exatas...

Abstract Background Long COVID is an infection-associated chronic condition with uncertain evolution, leading to ambiguity in case definitions and various hypotheses about its pathophysiology. Despite this diversity, cau...

Most alpine ecosystems are subject to non-native species invasion as climate warms and human disturbance increases. Therefore, it is important to identify the main barriers and facilitators of alpine plant invasions. Whi...

Jiahui Zhang,1– 3,* Junran Tong,1– 3,* Yang Sun,4,* Jinpeng Sun,1– 3 Ran Gao,1– 3 Di Sun,5 Xiaopeng Guo,6 Yumiao Wei1– 3 1Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College...

Abstract Background Gastric cancer (GC) remains a major global health challenge with persistently poor survival rates, largely attributable to late-stage diagnosis and the inherent limitations of conventional imaging mod...

Thermoset and fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) are widely adopted for their exceptional mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical stability that have demonstrated versatile applications across aerospace, au...

Abstract Background The ability to guide stem cells toward the bone-forming lineage is a fundamental aspect of regenerative medicine. Conventional protocols for osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells typica...

Synthetic biology is emerging as a frontier interdisciplinary discipline that is increasingly regarded as a key driver of sustainable innovation in advanced materials. By leveraging the design-build-test-learn (DBTL) cyc...

Abstract The search for high-efficiency antimicrobial nanomaterials has intensified due to the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance. In this study, titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) were synthesized using a...

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) based on motor imagery (MI) provide a transformative direct communication pathway for patients with severe motor disabilities. However, the high inter-subject variability and non-statio...

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is expected to solve the organ shortage problem. However, owing to the accuracy limitations, it is difficult for the current bioprinting technology to achieve an accura...

This study investigates the complementary modulation of chitosan/keratin hydrogels through the combined use of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and Pluronic F-68, aiming to tailor mechanical stability, porosity, and biol...

Spiking neural networks (SNNs) offer a biologically inspired, energy-efficient alternative to conventional artificial neural networks (ANNs). However, deep SNNs struggle to process complex EEG signals because their spike...

Abstract Bone defects present significant challenges in clinical practice due to the limitations of traditional treatments. Compared to traditional cell therapies, exosome-based therapies have emerged as a promising alte...

Abstract This paper presents a probe-based force-controlled nanoindentation method to fabricate ordered micro/nanostructures. Both the experimental and finite element simulation approaches are employed to investigate the...

Abstract Background Electrical stimulation of cell culture systems has shown significant potential benefits, attracting growing interest in bioelectrical research and tissue engineering. However, implementing effective s...

Phenol is a toxic aromatic compound widely released into the environment through oil refineries, petrochemical industries, and industrial effluents, posing serious risks to ecosystems and human health. Given its persiste...

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been investigated extensively in the past twenty years as a sensitizing agent in photon radiotherapy. Targeted delivery of AuNPs to specific sites in cells and tissues contributes to highl...

Abstract Non-contact actuated microbeads have attracted a lot of attention in recent years because of its enormous potential in medical, biological, and industrial applications. Researchers have proposed a multitude of e...

The influence of Au nanorods coated with a silica layer on the photoluminescence (PL) of CdTe quantum dots (QDs) was investigated. The Au nanorods were prepared using a seed-mediated method. They were coated with a silic...

Analysis of impedance spectrum of electroporated biological cell suspensions allows evaluating the state of permeabilization produced by the applied electric field. In this article we used a genetic algorithm to determin...