Researchers validate a new protocol for measuring trace levels of cannabinoids in serum and use it to analyse samples from people charged with driving under the influence of drugs. According to the...
Urine–fed microbial fuel cells could help solve two of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges: generating sustainable energy and removing waste. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is an...
Using biopolymer-based sponges to deliver antibiotics directly to wounds could help reduce side effects and prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria. More people than ever have diabetes - and the...
Winemakers face a growing choice of fermentation vessels, but the decision may have little impact on their final products. Wineries need to make increasingly complex decisions around whether to use...
Nanoparticle delivery systems loaded with an adjuvant and DNA encoding for a viral antigen show promise for genetic immunisation against hepatitis B virus. An estimated 257 million people are living...
Researchers use inkjet printing to create individual cannabinoid doses labelled with patient-specific information that is readable by a smartphone. Cannabis-based medical products are attracting...
Drug–loaded dissolving microneedles may offer an effective, convenient alternative treatment for patients with the most common type of skin cancer. About eight out of 10 skin cancers are basal cell...
Researchers are exploring the remarkable potential of fungal biopolymers, such as chitin, to produce composites and nanomaterials for use in coatings, membranes, packaging and paper. First isolated...