A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...

TYK2 protein suppresses breast cancer metastasis by sensing extracellular stiffness, research finds

A study by researchers at the University of California San Diego could make it easier to treat breast cancer by uncovering a ...

Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...