Category: novel source

  • Biogas Upgrading to Biomethane in Brazil: Networks, Technologies, and Industrial Pathways

    Abstract Waste management is a critical global challenge for sustainability, requiring solutions that integrate efficient treatment, energy generation, and value recovery. This study analyzes the evolution of the biogas sector in Brazil, focusing on the integration of waste sources and industrial plants to produce biogas and biomethane. Using a scientometric approach, we analyzed 3289 peer-reviewed…

  • Future of genetic therapies for rare genetic diseases: what to expect for the next 15 years? (Full-Text)

    Rare genetic diseases affect millions of people worldwide. Most of them are caused by defective genes that impair quality of life and can lead to premature death. As genetic therapies aim to fix or replace defective genes, they are considered the most promising treatment for rare genetic diseases. Yet, as these therapies are still under…

  • Future of Bioprinted Tissues аnd Organs: A Two-Wave Global Survey (Full-Text)

    Technologies of 3D- and 4D-bioprinting make it possible to restore or replace tissues and organs, solving the problem of the lack of donor resources and reducing the risks of implant rejection. This article presents the results of a two-stage global survey of specialists in tissue engineering on the prospects of bioprinting in preclinical studies and…

  • Anticipating New Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis: A Global Survey of Researchers (full-text)

    Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease that affects at least 100,000 people worldwide. It is caused by a defect in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene and presently, 360 CFTR-causing mutations have been identified. Since the discovery of the CFTR gene, the expectation of developing treatments that can substantially increase the quality of life…