Pick up an apple at the supermarket and, if you’re the curious type, you might wonder what was sprayed on it before it got there. It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is more convoluted than most people would expect. Treatments can be applied at several points across the entire life of the plant and the fruit, from the …
Picture a plasmid, a small circular piece of DNA carrying the instructions for something genuinely useful. It might tell a cell how to produce a therapeutic protein, or how to recognise a virus and mount an immune response against it. On paper, this is powerful stuff. In practice, that same plasmid injected into the body on its own doesn’t stand …
When a good molecule is not enough Imagine a drug molecule that performs beautifully in the laboratory. It is potent, selective and stable under controlled conditions. Yet, once it enters the body, part of that potential disappears before the molecule reaches its target. Stomach acid damages it, enzymes break it down and biological barriers prevent it from acting where it …
By the middle of this century, the global population is expected to approach ten billion people. Feeding this growing population represents one of the most significant scientific, economic, and logistical challenges of our time.
We use them every day: creams, lotions, deodorants, and perfumes. But what exactly are we applying to our bodies?
Humanity has been practicing agriculture for over 20,000 years. Beginning in Mesopotamia, it developed independently across China, Egypt, Europe, and Central America. The observation of plant life cycles and the preservation and planting of seeds like wheat, barley, and lentils allowed nomadic tribes to transition into settled communities, eventually focusing on the technological improvement of farming. This led to the …
Drug delivery refers to the transportation of a substance in a precise manner toward a specific area, tissue, or cell, where its subsequent controlled release will ensure maximum efficiency.
Applications, efficacy, and risks related to the use of nanotechnology in the food sector.
The fascinating and controversial world of nanotechnology has undoubtedly brought numerous innovations and advantages to multiple sectors of applied science and, consequently, to our daily lives. However, the potential medium- and long-term impacts on our health are still unknown and remain the subject of extensive scientific research by all relevant regulatory agencies. Let’s analyze the current state of nanotechnology together. …
Discover what it is, how it damages our lands, and the possible solutions to combat it.
