Research Articles
Biology and Pharmacy in the Shadow of Franco: How Science Navigated a Dictatorship
Exploring how biology and pharmacy evolved under Francisco Franco's regime in Spain, from political suppression to forensic science applications.
The Unseen Diode: How Asymmetric Nanopores are Revolutionizing Biosensing
Exploring ion-channel-mimetic solid-state nanopores and their revolutionary applications in medical diagnosis and energy harvesting.
The Bone Builder: How Calcium Phosphosilicate is Revolutionizing Bone Repair
Explore how calcium phosphosilicate is transforming bone repair through bioactive mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future applications in orthopedic medicine.
A Year of Growth and Discovery: PLoS Computational Biology in 2009
Review of PLoS Computational Biology's achievements in 2009, including growth metrics, key research on membrane fission, and computational biology advancements.
The Unseen Alchemist: Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase, Life's Vital Artist
Explore the fascinating world of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), the enzyme that crafts pigments powering everything from leaf green to blood red.
The Mighty Thiazole: How A Simple Molecular Ring is Revolutionizing Medicine
Explore how thiazole chemistry is transforming modern medicine through innovative synthesis of thiazole derivatives for cancer treatment, antibacterial therapy, and more.
Evolutionary Biomedicine: How Darwin's Principles Are Revolutionizing Medicine
Explore how evolutionary biomedicine is transforming medicine by applying Darwin's principles to understand disease vulnerability and develop innovative treatments.
Building Better Bones: How Stem Cells and Smart Scaffolds Are Revolutionizing Healing
Discover how mesenchymal stem cells and biological scaffolds are transforming bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Harnessing Bacteria to Cleanse Our Planet: The Bioremediation Revolution
Explore how bacteria are being used to break down persistent environmental pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons through bioremediation.
Supercharging Biosensors: How Nanoparticles are Revolutionizing Biological Transistors
Explore how nanoparticles are enhancing biological transistor amplifier circuits for advanced biosensing applications in medical diagnostics and health monitoring.