The quest for healthier lifestyles has driven substantial interest in natural compounds with proven health benefits. Among these, phytosterols stand out as a powerful group of substances with a plethora of positive effects on human and animal health.
Have you ever heard of the gut microbiome? It’s a fancy way of saying the trillions of microorganisms that live inside your intestines. These aren’t unwanted guests, but a complex ecosystem known as the gut microbiome. These microscopic marvels play
Our world craves flexibility. From the bounce in our athletic shoes to the stretch in our favorite clothing, elastic materials play a vital role in our daily lives. However, there’s a dark side to this convenience: traditional elastic materials often
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) in partnership with the European Union has announced an open call for proposals under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). It funds research and innovation projects that advance circular bio-based
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the development and deployment of mRNA vaccines have been hailed as a triumph of modern medicine. These groundbreaking vaccines offer unprecedented levels of efficacy against the virus, paving the way for a return
In the vast landscape of pharmaceuticals, plant-derived compounds, also called alkaloids, have long held a significant place. Many of them are first choice medicines to treat cancer, pain, malaria, and dementia. Production of these essential compounds by large still relies
In the vast realm of biopharmaceuticals, where science meets innovation, a microscopic hero has emerged—Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. These unassuming cells have become the unsung champions of our quest for groundbreaking therapies, weaving a tale of genetic intricacies and
Even as we approach the end of 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic, which once seemed like a narrative out of a science fiction tale, continues to evolve. Austria, having lifted all COVID-19 restrictions, now faces the challenge of monitoring the virus’s
A purification process for vaccines produced via a measles vector platform will soon lead to a more flexible, reproductive and economic process contributing to the faster development and production of vaccines.
mRNA vaccines gained widespread notoriety for their revolutionary power in combating the Corona pandemic. But behind the scenes, a silent hero called pseudouridine plays a crucial role in maximising their efficacy and safety. Pseudouridine, a modified RNA building block, has
