A collaborative research team comprising Nam Dong Kim and Yongho Joo of the Center for Functional Composite Materials Research at the Jeonbuk Branch of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sang-Rok Oh) and Professor Jinwoo Lee of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST, President Kwang-Hyung Lee) has announced the development of a polymer electrolyte with dramatically improved ionic conductivity usingonly a small amount of additives.

Research shows it’s the end of the work week, the month and year that financial investors should treat carefully. This study shows those end-of-period times lead to optimism. Feeling optimistic can spur investors to take more risks than they normally would, though with sub-optimal returns.

A research team has uncovered how ethylene, a key plant hormone, enhances peanut seed germination by modulating hormonal pathways and promoting metabolic processes.

Surface-engineered LNPs, propelled by clinical successes like patisiran and mRNA vaccines, enable targeted nucleic acid delivery via ligands (antibodies, peptides) and conjugation chemistries (click reactions). These LNPs target organs (liver, lungs) and cells (immune, brain), advancing gene therapy and vaccines. Key challenges—batch reproducibility, ligand stability, scalable production—must be resolved to accelerate clinical translation and expand applications to protein/small-molecule delivery.

This protocol establishes the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model in avian embryos to investigate migrasome-mediated angiogenesis mechanisms. Key methodologies include the CAM nylon mesh assay and ex vivo sprouting assay for quantifying vascular growth, alongside migrasome isolation, labeling, and targeted delivery. CRISPR-generated T4-KO-mCherry-KI embryos enable functional analysis of migrasome dynamics in real-time angiogenesis. The CAM's high vascularity and accessibility allow parallel assessment of pro-/anti-angiogenic factors and migrasome-cell interaction mapping. By integrating genetic editing and migrasome manipulation, this platform bridges migrasome biology with developmental angiogenesis, offering a scalable tool for mechanistic and therapeutic exploration.

This review focuses on the unique characteristics of mitochondrial nucleoids in mammalian cells, highlighting their semi-autonomous nature and the role of phase separation in their organization and function. It draws parallels to the well-established role of phase separation in nuclear architecture and gene regulation.

A scientific breakthrough at Tel Aviv University: A world-first study shows an acoustic interaction between plants and insects. In this study, the team focused on female moths and found that they make a critical decision—where to lay their eggs—based on sounds emitted by nearby plants. When plants emitted distress sounds, the female moths preferred healthy plants that were not emitting such sounds. These sounds are ultrasonic, beyond the hearing range of the human ear, but moths can hear them.

Morphine is a potent opioid medicine utilized for the management of moderate to severe pain, particularly in palliative care, post-surgical recovery, and cancer treatment. But, it carries risks of addiction liability and respiratory depression. Thus, aim of the review was designed to insights into morphine: extraction, structural characterization, and pharmacological properties. A literature survey on scientific journals, books as well as electronic sources was performed for the content. This review delves into the multifaceted aspects of morphine, one of the most well-known opiate analgesics, focusing on its extraction, structural characterization, and pharmacological properties. The pharmacological profile of morphine is critically examined, highlighting its mechanisms of action, including its interactions with opioid receptors, and the resulting physiological effects. Also, the therapeutic applications of morphine is discussed in pain management, its potential for addiction, and the emergence of tolerance. By synthesizing current knowledge, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of morphine’s significance in medicine and its implications for future pharmacological developments.