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Glycosylation, the enzymatic attachment of sugar moieties (glycans) to proteins and lipids, is a fundamental post-translational modification that profoundly influences a wide array of biological processes, including protein folding, cell-cell recognition, immune responses, and pathogen-host interactions. The immense structural diversity of glycans translates into a complex 'glycocode' that

Intracellular condensates, often referred to as membraneless organelles, are dynamic biomolecular assemblies that form through processes like liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). These compartments play crucial roles in organizing cellular biochemistry by concentrating specific proteins and nucleic acids, thereby facilitating diverse functions such as RNA metabolism, stress response, signaling, and DNA

Epithelial tissues form essential barriers and functional surfaces in multicellular organisms. Maintaining their integrity and functionality in the face of cell damage, overcrowding, or the emergence of aberrant cells is critical. Cellular extrusion is a fundamental biological process by which unwanted or superfluous cells are actively removed from an epithelial

Mycelial composites, materials grown from the root-like network of fungi (mycelium) and organic byproducts, are rapidly emerging as a transformative class of sustainable materials. In an era defined by the urgent need for circular economies and reduced environmental impact, these bio-fabricated composites offer a compelling alternative to conventional materials derived

The advent of gravitational wave (GW) astronomy has opened an entirely new window into the universe, allowing us to observe phenomena previously invisible to electromagnetic telescopes. One of the most exciting prospects in this new era is gravitational wave astroseismology: the study of stellar interiors through the gravitational waves emitted

Sonogenetics represents a rapidly emerging field focused on controlling cellular activity, particularly gene expression and neuronal firing, using sound waves—typically in the ultrasound range. Analogous to optogenetics, which uses light, sonogenetics offers the potential for non-invasive control with deeper tissue penetration, overcoming limitations associated with light scattering and absorption

Environmental monitoring is critical for understanding and mitigating anthropogenic impacts, managing natural resources, and predicting natural hazards. Current monitoring often relies on networks of classical sensors, which face limitations in sensitivity, resolution, and the types of phenomena they can detect. Quantum sensing, leveraging principles like superposition and entanglement, offers the