Protecting the pancreas

Protecting the pancreas

Protecting the pancreas Published: Our immune system is highly organised and ruthlessly efficient, but when it goes wrong it can lead to debilitating disease. Our pancreas is critical for metabolism and digestion. At the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA,...
Examining the extremely small

Examining the extremely small

Examining the extremely small Published: Nanoscience is the study of the very small. It has many applications, from creating molecules that can deliver drugs to specific targets in the body, to improving the efficiency of solar cells. In Munich, Germany,...
How machine learning is revolutionising materials science

How machine learning is revolutionising materials science

How machine learning is revolutionising materials science Published: Research in materials science and engineering is crucial for developing materials that can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. In recent years, the field has begun to harness the...
How do proteins affect heart health?

How do proteins affect heart health?

How do proteins affect heart health? Published: Proteins are the building blocks of life as they control the chemical reactions in cells. Despite the importance of proteins, scientists are still trying to determine what many of them do. One such scientist is Professor...