Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Probiotics are live microorganisms (small life forms), such as bacteria and yeast.

In this free webinar, gain insight into the principles of mRNA and LNP technology and their unique advantages for in vivo CAR T-cell development. Attendees will learn how mRNA synthesis, LNP ...

NEW ORLEANS — New data from a first-in-human trial of a CRISPR-based gene therapy for cholesterol disorders are giving lipids experts reason for optimism about the approach for treating cardiovascular ...

CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing ...

Researchers found that triple-negative breast cancer cells are “addicted” to lipids, a feature tied to obesity. By studying mice, they discovered that high lipid levels alone accelerate tumor growth.

Lipids are fatty molecules that play critical roles in cell function, including membrane structure, energy storage and nutrient absorption. Most lipids are made in a cell organelle called the ...

Every cell in the human body is surrounded by a semi-permeable membrane that needs to protect the contents of the cell while also allowing essential nutrients and ions to pass through. Compounds ...

New research from scientists at the University of Pennsylvania shows that by tweaking the structure of the ionizable lipid component of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), they can reduce side effects such as ...

Capstan Therapeutics scientists demonstrate that lipid nanoparticles can engineer CAR T cells within the body without laboratory cell manufacturing and ex vivo expansion. The method using targeted ...

Lipids have become indispensable to modern drug delivery offering a versatile toolkit for the formulation and transport of therapeutic agents. Over the past two decades, the field has experienced ...

Obicetrapib is a highly selective cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor that reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. The efficacy and safety of obicetrapib have not been fully ...