Idaho State University

Beta Atlas: Charting Global Production of Nonconventional β − -Emitters for Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Therapy—Part 1

β-minus particle (β−)–emitting radionuclides have long been central to targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy. Interest in expanding their repertoire beyond conventional options has grown over time, as the need for radionuclides with different emission profiles and theranostic pote...

Biopsychosocial determinants of positive mental health in older adults: a scoping review

Introduction: Positive mental health is essential to healthy aging, yet the factors shaping mental health among older adults in low- and middle-income settings remain insufficiently synthesized. This review examined the biopsychosocial determinants of positive mental health among...

Emotional Reliance on Artificial Intelligence: A Scoping Review of AI Companionship and Mental Health Implications

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven conversational systems are increasingly capable of simulating empathy, adapting to individual users, and fostering emotional bonds that blur the boundary between tool and companion. This scoping review maps the extent and nature of...

A permeable protein nanocage enables facile cargo loading and cytosolic protein delivery

Abstract The cytosolic delivery of therapeutic proteins remains one of the most persistent challenges in modern drug delivery. Here, we report the discovery and characterization of an encapsulin-based protein nanocage, QtEnc, with unexpected permeability properties and the abilit...