The manufacturing of complex material, whether ultra-high strength polymers, novel food formulations or controlled release pharmaceutical systems is a high-risk and high-cost endeavor. The success of any project depends on the ability to transition from a theoretical concept, validated in ...

A spinal cord injury can change a person’s life in an instant. Beyond the pain, medical bills, and physical limitations, victims often face one of the hardest realities: the loss of their ability to earn a living. Whether the injury ...

Substance abuse problems impact millions and millions of people, and they don’t only impact the person with the issue – they also affect the other people who are close to them. Though it is always going to be challenging, there ...

Many people want a simple test that gives them the full picture of their health in one go. It feels reassuring to know that with just one blood draw, you could uncover early warning signs, explain lingering symptoms, or confirm ...

When someone becomes ill, attention naturally focuses on their treatment, their symptoms, and how they’re coping – of course it does. But it’s crucial to remember that illness doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and it also touches families, friends, workplaces, ...

Have you ever taken antibiotics for a simple infection, only to overlook the silent threat of fungi? While bacteria often steal the spotlight, fungal infections are quietly rising-and becoming harder to treat. For everyday people and patients with weakened immune ...

After an injury, there’s this strange moment of quiet. You’re hurt. You’re off your feet. And life just… keeps going without you. The hospital bills keep coming. The rent is still due. Someone from the insurance company leaves messages that ...

High-resolution imaging’s a cornerstone of life sciences, letting researchers peek into cells like never before. It’s all about watching living systems in real time, decoding cellular structures with jaw-dropping clarity. New microscopy tools are shaking things up in labs, and ...

In a world that’s full of noise and activity, it can be hard to focus on the things that are important when you’re in the moment. From working on a project in the workplace to playing with your little ones ...

Medicine’s getting a serious glow-up, zooming in on the body like never before. Forget broad strokes—new tools are letting doctors dive into diseases at their sneakiest, right down to the cellular level. The star of this show? Single-cell diagnostics, which ...