All University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign articles
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NewsChemical hack turns platelets into drug couriers
Researchers at the University of Illinois have achieved the first successful metabolic labelling of platelets, a key step toward using them in targeted drug delivery. The technique could enable short-lived, precision therapies for cancer, immune conditions, and clotting disorders. ...
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NewsStudy links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging
US researchers found that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function contribute to healthier brains in aging adults, by looking at correlating blood markers.
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NewsNew class of ribosomal peptide "daptides" discovered by researchers
Researchers from the University of Illinois have identified a new class of ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) named "daptides" that have haemolytic activity.