Lipopolysaccharide (LPS): A complex glycolipid that forms the outer leaflet of the outer membrane, essential for bacterial viability and part of the endotoxin responsible for immune system activation.

Capsaicin, the spicy compound in chili peppers, not only influences inflammation, metabolism, and cancer risk but also shapes ...

Roche is moving its novel antibiotic zosurabalpin into phase 3 testing for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), a 'superbug' that is considered an 'urgent threat' by the CDC, in ...

Researchers have long known that glycosaminoglycan-binding proteins (HBPs) help control vital processes like cell growth, inflammation, and blood clotting. But a recent discovery has revealed a hidden ...

A study in Nature Genetics uses organotypic gut models to reveal genome-wide genetic determinants of Shigella colonization, spotlighting type III secretion system effectors as crucial for early ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

Membrane biophysics is the study of the physical principles governing biological membranes, including lipid-raft formation and protein–lipid coupling, as well as their mechanical characteristics ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2009;54(3):259-260. Stripping membranes, sometimes called membrane sweeping, is a method used to try to start labor. The health care provider puts her or his finger into ...

NGK's sub-nano membrane is capable of separating gases, liquids and solids ... We have been developing this technology for over 20 years, looking at various applications and fine-tuning them.

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Myringosclerosis is a common condition affecting the tympanic membrane or eardrum that can occur in response to infection or trauma. A person with this condition may not always have symptoms ...

Biofilm buildup on water filtration membranes impedes flow, increases energy consumption, and diminishes filtration efficacy resulting in public health concerns. Recently, antifouling technology ...