Biomedical engineers have developed a silk-based, ultrathin membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip models to better mimic the natural environment of cells and tissues within the body. When used ...

In the laboratories of 3D Biotechnology Solutions (3DBS), a startup incubated at the Mandic Hub in Campinas, São Paulo state, Brazil, solutions are being developed for the biofabrication of human and ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Membrane Wrap – Hydro™, a hydrated human amnion membrane allograft by BioLab Sciences, has just been recognized by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Tissue Reference ...

Differences in the surface negative charge between EXOs and PM-EVs manifest as variations in target cell specificity and pharmacokinetics. Therefore, zeta potential measurement can serve as one of the ...

Membrane proteins present significant technical challenges in drug discovery, yet their role in biology make them highly ...

Doctors can use amniotic membranes as tissue transplants with healing properties. They may help treat dry eye by repairing the surface of the eye. Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce enough ...

From the fluid mosaic model to tight junctions, cell membranes are the ultimate gatekeepers of life. They manage what comes in and out, maintain balance, and even signal to other cells. Understanding ...

Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical energy through constant motion in their membranes, offering a fresh way to think ...