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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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Scientists have developed non-invasive biophysical techniques to quantify oxygen concentration and micromechanical properties in bacterial biofilms and understand their real-time responses to environmental changes.
Jul 16th, 2018
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New biotechnology work could provide sustainable ways to make chemicals, medicines and biomaterials.
Jul 12th, 2018
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The results obtained by researchers serve to facilitate and reduce the development and production costs of new medicinal and preventive biological preparations.
Jul 12th, 2018
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Researchers have for the first time succeeded in converting human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells by activating the cell's own genes.
Jul 6th, 2018
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A living retina fragment on a chip, working as a model for the eye, will enable eye disease research, as well as the development of personalized treatment strategies.
Jul 5th, 2018
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Test tube chemistry using synthetic DNA molecules can be utilized in complex computing tasks to exhibit artificial intelligence.
Jul 5th, 2018
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Structure of cohesin, a cell division protein, could be much different than expected, study shows.
Jul 3rd, 2018
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Biotechnology can make a major contribution to more sustainable industries and help to design industrial production processes that are more resource- and climate-friendly. Before this can take place, however, obstacles have to be overcome, for instance concerning technology and research support or international cooperation.
Jun 28th, 2018
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A new family of enzymes has been discovered which paves the way to convert plant waste into sustainable and high-value products such as nylon, plastics, chemicals, and fuels.
Jun 27th, 2018
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