DNA electroporation technology successfully used to direct expression of anti-HIV immunoadhesins and to modulate their function in vivo.
Sep 4th, 2018
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A new method developed by bioengineers has disentangled the 'see-saw' balance of protein synthesis and degradation in single cells.
Aug 23rd, 2018
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Two new research articles share recent advances in bioengineering teeth.
Aug 21st, 2018
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A new biosensor allows researchers to track oxygen levels in real time in organ-on-a-chip systems, making it possible to ensure that such systems more closely mimic the function of real organs.
Aug 21st, 2018
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A microfluidic organ-on-a-chip device combines skin culture and testing capabilities to offer a substitute to animal testing.
Aug 16th, 2018
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Scientists suggest genetically modified bacteria that respond to light could be used as 'microbricks' for building the next generation of microscopic devices.
Aug 14th, 2018
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Synthetic biologists have the tools to build complex, computer-like DNA circuits that sense or trigger activities in cells.
Aug 14th, 2018
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Synthetic reproductions of antimicrobial peptides can be used as alternative antimicrobials - from disease treatment, to food and cosmetics.
Aug 14th, 2018
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The same way that yeast yields beer and bread can help hospital lab workers better track their daily radiation exposure, enabling a faster assessment of tissue damage that could lead to cancer.
Aug 10th, 2018
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Scientists describe yet another creative application for CRISPR: a platform to spur evolution of specific genes inside cells. Their inventive new system, 'EvolvR', lets scientists shake up the DNA letters in their gene of choice until they find the variation that?s just right.
Aug 2nd, 2018
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A team of engineers and physicians have developed a device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery. Notably, the device works on a range of disinfectants that have never been atomized before, such as Triethylene glycol, or TEG.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Pioneering new research into the way in which cells communicate with each other could hold the key to unlocking new, improved treatment for life-threatening diseases, including cancer.
Jul 31st, 2018
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Method increases yield of clean, renewable energy source.
Jul 25th, 2018
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Researchers have designed new proteins that can self-assemble into the complex structures underlying biological organisms, laying the groundwork for leading-edge applications in biotechnology.
Jul 19th, 2018
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Using an infrared sensor, biophysicists have succeeded in analysing quickly and easily which active agents affect the structure of proteins and how long that effect lasts.
Jul 19th, 2018
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Scientists optimize a procedure toward regenerative medicine for bone defects.
Jul 18th, 2018
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Researchers are developing innovative biohybrid systems with information processing functionality.
Jul 18th, 2018
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A new study in which scientists compared drug responses in the brains of rodents to drug responses of brain cells cultured in Lab-developed 'brain-on-a-chip' devices, may be a critical first step to validating chip-based brain platforms.
Jul 17th, 2018
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