Abida Mozid, BSc Biomedical Science Figure 1: Depiction of anitbodies (17) Biologics are a group of medications derived from living organisms, such as yeast, bacteria or plant and animal cells. (1) They have transformed how many autoimmune diseases are treated. Most biologics are intended to target pathways of the immune system implicated in inflammation and disease, in contrast to traditional medications that may impact multiple immune processes in the body. They are typical

Getting a medication to the right place in the body is often more difficult than simply developing the drug itself. Conventional drug-delivery systems, including nanoparticles, can face challenges such as limited targeting and rapid removal from the body. Researchers are exploring a different approach: using living cells as therapeutic delivery vehicles. Rather than acting as passive containers, these cells can naturally interact with their surroundings, remain in circulation

Neuroaesthetics is a relatively new interdisciplinary field that investigates how the brain and mind perceive, process, and respond to aesthetic experiences. A combination of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, the philosophy of aesthetics, and the fine arts, the field seeks to explain why humans find certain visual forms, sounds, movements, and environments beautiful or emotionally meaningful.