Protein-based therapeutics have transformed treatments for numerous diseases, yet their production remains highly complex and cost-intensive [1][2],[3][4]. Downstream processing (DSP), including ...

Particle size characterization in nanosuspensions often focuses on ‘majority’ features of the size distribution. Yet, for various suspensions in (bio)pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals, small fractions ...

Local farmers say decades of incompetent water management has led to a situation in which they can't use rainwater from reservoirs - Copyright AFP/File Chris DELMAS ...

When cells are starved or distressed, RNA and RNA-binding proteins can coalesce into membraneless liquid droplets called stress granules. These shut down translation, helping cells conserve energy.

This past spring, the U.S. Pharmacopeia indicated that it was considering new guidelines for the determination of particulate matter in therapeutic formulations. Existing guidelines emphasize the use ...

Microparticle dust aggregates, which are thought to play a role in the formation of new planets, are less likely to stick together after a collision when the aggregates are larger. Current evidence ...

Plastics are everywhere—from packaging and textiles to electronics and medical devices. As plastic waste breaks down, it releases microscopic particles that can penetrate our ecosystems, hinder plant ...