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The cell's internal skeleton undergoes constant restructuring. Physicists show that its associated proteins can be efficiently transported to their sites of action by diffusion - provided they can be arrested when they get there.
Aug 17th, 2016
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New protein process in E. coli could lead to more efficient options for 'tiniest of factories'.
Aug 10th, 2016
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Large proteins with multiple domains may have more stable conformations than previously believed.
Aug 9th, 2016
Read moreResearchers report that they have developed a new class of artificial proteins. In the long term, the results could lead to better treatment of cancer and diabetes.
Aug 9th, 2016
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Artificial cell membranes for researching asymmetric cell membranes.
Aug 5th, 2016
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Microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants.
Aug 4th, 2016
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New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
Aug 4th, 2016
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System would use microbes for manufacturing small amounts of vaccines and other therapies.
Aug 1st, 2016
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Chloroplasts can cut an interrupting insertion from a protein, but only in the light.
Jul 29th, 2016
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Mini midbrains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics.
Jul 29th, 2016
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Researchers have developed the first placenta-on-a-chip that can fully model the transport of nutrients across the placental barrier.
Jul 25th, 2016
Read moreNew article looks to provide clear definitions of 3-D printing terms for the bioengineering community.
Jul 25th, 2016
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New approach to biological circuit design enables scientists to track cell histories.
Jul 21st, 2016
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Bacteria are programmed using synthetic biology to release gas to report when they exchange DNA through horizontal gene transfer, the process by which organisms share genetic traits without a parent-to-child relationship.
Jul 19th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a new kind of hydrogel that bonds spontaneously and strongly to defected bones, suggesting potential use in the treatments of joint injuries.
Jul 14th, 2016
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Microalgae hold tremendous potential for industrial biotechnology. They are an important resource in the production of food and medications, and in many other applications. In comparison to bacteria and fungi, however, they still play only a minor role.
Jul 13th, 2016
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Scientists reported a relatively simple method swell the tiny, complex structures within cells, bringing them within range of a common microscope's resolving range.
Jul 12th, 2016
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Low-intensity fields keep malignant cells from spreading, while preserving healthy cells.
Jul 5th, 2016
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