Research Articles
More Than Immunity: The Surprising Roles of Antibacterial Peptides in Fruit Flies
Discover how fruit flies are revealing the complex functions of antimicrobial peptides beyond simple immunity, including roles in brain function and behavior.
The Tiny Warrior: How a Modified Peptide Fights Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Discover how a scientifically redesigned peptide emerges as a potential game-changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Nature's Tiny Assassins: The Promise of Antimicrobial Peptides
Exploring the potential of antimicrobial peptides as alternatives to conventional antibiotics in fighting drug-resistant superbugs
Tiny Guardians, Giant Battle: How Nature's Microbe-Killers Attack Our Cells' Shields
Explore how antimicrobial peptides like Rhesus θ-Defensin and Porcine Protegrin-1 target bacterial membranes while sparing human cells through sophisticated charge-based mechanisms.