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Enabling preventive medicine and improving patient care via aptamer-based molecular monitors

As health systems put greater focus on preventive, personalized care, Netzahualcóyotl Arroyo-Currás tells us about the broad benefits of Continuous Molecular Monitors (CMMs) in providing insights into biomolecular markers that facilitate early disease detection.
Figure 1. Microbial electrochemical fluidized bed reactor under anodic and cathodic conditions to stimulate wastewater removal and PHB production, respectively.

Purple phototrophic bacteria and microbial electrochemical technologies: A new biorefinery concept for wastewater treatment

The shift towards sustainable wastewater treatment focuses on nutrient recovery through biorefineries, highlighting the importance of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and, more recently, purple phototrophic bacteria for their metabolic flexibility and adaptability.
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Raman spectroscopy for forensics: Identifying body fluid traces and gunshot residue

Here, the Department of Chemistry and the Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence (CeBAI), investigates Raman spectroscopy for forensic applications, a universal technique for identifying traces of body fluids and gunshot residue.
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The critical role of infection tolerance

Drawing on his research in understanding factors impacting infection tolerance, Brian P. Lazzaro, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor at Cornell University, discusses the importance of tolerance to minor infections, highlighting that while active immune responses are crucial for pathogen defense, tolerance can often lead to better health outcomes.
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The microbiome in early life: Setting the stage for optimal early life health in...

Researchers at the University of South Florida Microbiomes Institute are exploring exciting new areas in microbiome research; here, they discuss the essential role that the microbiome plays in early life health.
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Rethinking urban greenery: A nature-based approach to biodiversity management

This article examines the urbanLIFEcircles project as an example for integrating biodiversity management into urban planning through nature-based solutions.
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The role of brewing in the emerging circular economy: A case study

Freddie Ugo from Beyond Belief Brewing Co. discusses the role of brewing in the emerging circular economy by presenting a case study.
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Unleashing the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the...

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, along with Jayme Feyhl-Buska and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective, explore the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Microalgae as a novel, non-animal source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D

Charlotte Jacobsen and Emil Gundersen from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark emphasize the need for new plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3, highlighting microalgae as a promising option and discussing the challenges in harnessing it.

Microbial contamination: How water activity stops costly food recalls

Microbial contamination can lead to recalls and financial losses for food manufacturers. Novasina AG emphasizes the key difference between moisture content, which measures water volume, and water activity, which indicates the energy status of water and is crucial for assessing microbial growth.
Figure 1: Microbially-assisted phytoremediation of cadmium

Microbially-assisted phytoremediation of cadmium

Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor and Nida Zainab, PhD Researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, guide us through the process of microbially-assisted phytoremediation of cadmium.
Figure 1: Therapeutic relevance of GPCRs in various diseases.

AI-driven innovations in GPCR ligand synthesis for treating inflammatory diseases

This article explores the significance of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in therapeutic drug development and strategies for advancing GPCR-targeted therapies, including the use of agonists, antagonists, biased agonism, and allosteric modulators.

Electrified (electro)catalyst production and recycling for sustainable catalyst-based chemical industries

Savitha Thayumanasundaram, Research and Development Scientist at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) & Project Coordinator of the FIREFLY consortium, explains electrified (electro)catalyst production and recycling for sustainable catalyst-based chemical industries.
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Microbiomes should be incorporated into The One Health Joint Plan of Action

The One Health Joint Plan of Action was created by major international organizations to tackle global health issues related to human, animal, plant, and environmental health. This article emphasizes the importance of integrating microbiomes into this framework to enhance health systems and prevention strategies.

Programmable iontronic neural networks

Guo-Xing Miao, Professor at the University of Waterloo, guides us through programmable iontronic neural networks.
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Amphibole asbestos as a public health risk in 2025: Autoimmune disease

Despite efforts to minimize exposure, deaths from asbestos-related diseases remain high. A recent review emphasized the importance of evaluating different mineral groups and pointed out that exposure to amphibole asbestos is linked to higher rates of autoimmune diseases. Jean C. Pfau and Brenda J. Buck discuss the urgent need to address this public health risk more effectively.

The influence of rock type on conifer species’ nutrition and biomass partitioning

Mark Kimsey, Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, explains the influence of rock type on conifer species’ nutrition and biomass partitioning.
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Bioinformatics into TB surveillance: A new approach to an ancient foe

David Ussery, a Professor in the Department of BioMedical Informatics at UAMS, and his Ph.D. student Brian Delavan discuss bioinformatics into TB surveillance, presenting a new approach to tackling this ancient foe.
Figure 1. Landmarks of the peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation (PICC). LC = lamina cribrosa. BM = Bruch’s membrane (dashed red arrow). SF = scleral flange, the sclera between the dura and the pia mater. D = dura mater. PICC (red star) is in front of the subarachnoid space (yellow star). It is a suprachoroidal detachment. It is suggested to be promoted by a direct traction force (blue arrow) of the dura mater during eye movements. A tangential component of this traction force squeezes the choroid at the end of the posterior outpouching (red arrowheads). The device used is the Spectral Domain OCT Spectralis® HRA-OCT, model S3300 (Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, Heidelberg Germany). Note: Reprinted from Peripapillary Intrachoroidal Cavitation. Adèle Ehongo et al. ‘J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 4712’ Originally published by and used with permission from MDPI.

Understanding the link between PICC and myopic complications

Dr Adèle Ehongo discusses the pathogenesis of peripapillary intra-choroidal cavitation and its implications for myopic complications.
Fig. 1. Measuring surface tension with a) surface waves and b) in vapour channels

Does surface tension above boiling temperature still exist?

It remains unclear whether boiling metal surfaces can still show surface tension, says Prof Dr-Ing. Jörg Volpp, Associate Professor at University West, Trollhättan in Sweden.

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