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Articles published by: Lidia Tomás

Lidia Tomás / 02 December 2025

New advances in discovering and targeting natural therapies against inflammatory colon diseases

In AINIA, we have developed new biotechnological tools and advanced in vitro models that enable us to identify molecules with therapeutic potential, enhance their extraction, and target them specifically to the colon. Thanks to technologies such as supercritical CO₂, 3D models, and controlled-release systems, we are now one step closer to new natural strategies for…Read more
Lidia Tomás / 06 November 2025

Scientific Validation of Active Ingredients: The Digestive System Step-by-Step

Understanding, evaluating, and demonstrating the mechanism of action of functional ingredients is essential for companies in the sector. Society increasingly turns to these compounds to complement nutrition, but their inclusion in a formulation is not enough. It is crucial to justify their use with scientific criteria: they must be selected rigorously and supported by solid…

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Lidia Tomás / 06 November 2025

What are scaffolds in tissue engineering?

What if we could rebuild human tissues as if we were reconstructing a building? That’s precisely the concept behind tissue engineering, a rapidly evolving field that combines cell biology, materials science, and bioengineering to regenerate or replace damaged tissues.  At the core of this discipline are the scaffolds. In this article, we explain what they…

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Lidia Tomás / 04 November 2025

Organs-on a chip technology

Did you know we can study human organs inside microchips? This innovative field, known as organ-on a chip technology, is transforming how we investigate the human body’s response to chemicals, food ingredients, drugs and cosmetics. These microfluidic devices—about the size of a USB stick—realistically simulate the physiological functions of human organs (intestine, liver, skin) using…

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Lidia Tomás / 03 November 2025

What Are the 4 Types of Cell Culture?

Cell culture represents a key tool in modern scientific research. Over the past decades, scientists have developed advanced cell culture techniques to isolate individual cells from tissues and obtain homogeneous cell populations that can be maintained, manipulated, and multiplied in vitro. The 4 types of cell culture: definition, differences, and application examples  Understanding the different…

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Lidia Tomás / 05 September 2025

In vitro or In vivo. What is the difference?

In the field of scientific research, whether in biotechnology, health, food or cosmetics, it is essential to understand the different experimental approaches available to study the behaviour of compounds, ingredients, or products. Among these, in vitro or in vivo tests are two key methodologies, each with specific characteristics, applications, and advantages. In vivo experiments: Definition…

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Lidia Tomás / 28 July 2025

Function of the salivary glands in the digestive system: The Importance of the oral cavity

Although often overlooked, the role of the oral cavity in the digestive system is fundamental. It is not only the first point of contact between the body and food, but also the site where the initial physical, chemical, and sensory mechanisms are activated. From chewing to saliva secretion and oral microbiome activity, the mouth initiates…

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Lidia Tomás / 18 July 2025

How to prove that an ingredient improves animals’ digestive system? Scientific evidence through in vitro gastrointestinal tract simulation

Animal digestive health and animal nutrition are essential to ensure health and productivity in any production system, as they help prevent disease and improve product quality. For this reason, it is crucial to scientifically validate the effect of an ingredient on animals’ digestive system. It’s not enough to include novel ingredients,  it’s necessary to understand…

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