Microneedles are small but mighty tools that are changing the way we think about medicine. They offer a gentle way to deliver drugs through the skin. This method skips the usual digestion process and makes drugs work better. Plus, it's less invasive than traditional shots or patches. These tiny needles are used for everything from vaccines to treating long-term illne...

Did you know that plastic waste can take hundreds of years to break down? That's why scientists are on the hunt for better solutions. One promising find is polyhydroxybutyrate, or PHB, a biodegradable polymer made by microbes. Mexico, with its diverse microbial world, is a hotspot for these tiny helpers. Researchers have been digging into extreme environments, like ...