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Putting stem cells on pause

Researchers describe a process for extending the longevity of stem cells.

Mar 3rd, 2022

Gene editing gets safer thanks to redesigned Cas9 protein

Scientists have redesigned a key component of a widely used CRISPR-based gene-editing tool, called Cas9, to be thousands of times less likely to target the wrong stretch of DNA while remaining just as efficient as the original version, making it potentially much safer.

Mar 2nd, 2022

Targeted enzymes destroy virus RNA

Scientists have successfully used specific enzymes to destroy the genetic information of SARS-CoV-2 directly after the virus penetrates the cell.

Mar 2nd, 2022

Small cyberphysical watermarks could prevent huge headaches caused by fake meds

New anticounterfeiting technology can turn a smartphone into a lifesaver by simply taking a picture of a cyberphysical watermark and confirming if the medication is real or not.

Mar 2nd, 2022

A boost for CRISPR research

Researchers demonstrate a new way to study CRISPR systems that can accelerate their conversion into tools.

Feb 26th, 2022

Basis for next-gen bioprocesses

New organism being prepared for biotechnology applications.

Feb 23rd, 2022

Scientists develop a new platform technology for personalized cancer therapy

Scientists have developed an innovative approach called CINDELA (Cancer-specific INDEL Attacker), which attacks cancer-specific mutations and causes multiple DNA double-strand breaks to specifically induce cancer cell death. It is hoped that CINDELA can become a potential approach for personalized cancer treatments in most tumors.

Feb 22nd, 2022

How sound waves could help regrow bones

Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.

Feb 21st, 2022

New DNA computer assesses water quality

Synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know - within mere minutes - if their water is safe to drink.

Feb 17th, 2022

Researchers 'tune' gel-forming protein molecules to boost their versatility for biomedical applications

Researchers found, among other findings, that using a pH near the isoelectric point of the protein results in the electrostatic repulsions being minimized, which allows for self-assembly and gelation. They found that the same effect can be induced by increasing the ionic strength to screen any electrostatic repulsions that are present.

Feb 15th, 2022

Scientists show how artificial intelligence can help to study protein complexes

Scientists have developed a new method for studying proteins by developing an AI-based method for analysing cryo-electron microscopy data.

Feb 15th, 2022

Reducing animal testing with 3D bioprinting

The European project BRIGHTER is developing a new technology to produce functional human tissues as an alternative to animal experimentation in the field of biomedical research. This light-based 3D bioprinting technology fabricates tissues by patterning three-dimensional cell cultures.