Aptamers are short sequences of DNA, RNA, or peptides that can bind highly specifically to biological targets, such as proteins, viruses, small molecules, or even entire cells. Due to their precision, aptamers are often compared to antibodies, but they offer advantages such as greater chemical stability, reduced production costs, and the possibility of in vitro synthesis.
Appassimento is a traditional Italian winemaking method that involves drying harvested grapes to concentrate their juices. This process, used in regions like Veneto and Lombardy, results in wines with distinct character and high alcohol content, such as the famed Amarone…
The Golgi apparatus, the essential sorting and modification center of eukaryotic cells, named after its Italian discoverer Camillo Golgi. This article illustrates its complex structure, made up of stacks of membranous sacs called cisternae, and its connection to the endoplasmic reticulum.
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective structure that protects the central nervous system (CNS) from potentially harmful substances in the blood. However, this same barrier represents a significant challenge for the treatment of many neurological diseases and brain…
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective structure that protects the central nervous system (CNS) from potentially harmful substances in the blood. However, this same barrier represents a significant challenge for the treatment of many neurological diseases and brain…
In this article we will delve into a fascinating territory, a world where life is recreated by the hands of man: synthetic biology.
The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle, is the heart of the energy metabolism of aerobic cells.
Introduction Apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, plays a critical role in maintaining biological homeostasis. It is a tightly regulated process that eliminates unnecessary or damaged cells, thereby facilitating tissue development, immune responses, and the prevention of disease states…
Apoproteins, also known as apolipoproteins, are protein components of lipoproteins, the complexes responsible for transporting lipids (fats) in the bloodstream.
Introduction Anemia Mediterranea, more commonly referred to as Thalassemia, is a group of inherited blood disorders resulting in abnormal formation of hemoglobin, the iron-rich protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen to all parts of the body (Khan Academy).…