Sphingolipid analogs improve drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier by targeting the transporter P-glycoprotein
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Glycosilated Dendrimers Protect the Gut
A glycosilated polypropyletherimine dendrimer defends gut wall’s integrity during infectious inflammatory diarrhea
A Diet Against Autism
Forms of autism associated with BCKDK mutations might benefit from a diet supplemented with branched chain aminoacids
Imaging Nanoparticles’ Electrocatalysis
Electrocatalytic activity of single nanoparticles measured using a plasmonic-based electrochemical current imaging method
Saffron: A Spice for the Eyes
Saffron’s volatile oil safranal decreases retinal degeneration in animal models of retinitis pigmentosa
Combatting the Bitterness of Cheese By-Products
The bitterness of whey protein hydrolysates, commonly used as dietary supplements, can be counteracted by bitter taste inhibitors
Fluorescent Investigations
Aplyronine A’s mechanism of action investigated using its fluorescent derivative
Tuning Zinc Affinity Against ß-Lactams
New structural understanding of ß-lactamases’ activity opens doors for generating metallo ß-lactamase inhibitors targeting resistant bacteria
Monitoring Acidity Live
A new protein-based sensor can monitor extremely low pH in living cells
The Dark Side of Nanoparticles
Zinc oxide and copper nanoparticles produce detrimental effects on soil chemistry and bacterial composition