Making molecules dance to our tune reveals what drives their first movements
Bringing ultrafast physics to structural biology has revealed the dance of molecular 'coherence' in unprecedented clarity.
Aug 10th, 2023
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Building bacteria: researchers use cyanobacteria to 'grow' stronger sand-based construction materials
This achievement marks a substantial contribution to the field of biodesign, which seeks to incorporate living organisms into building materials as a means of making architecture more sustainable.
Aug 7th, 2023
Read moreOn-off switch for enzymes
Scientists have gained new insights into the functioning of a protein found in bacteria, whose enzymatic activity is activated by blue light.
Aug 3rd, 2023
Read moreNew chemical process makes it easier to craft amino acids that don't exist in nature
Chemists describe a powerful new way to create new-to-nature, 'unnatural' amino acids, which could find use in protein-based therapies and open up novel branches of organic chemistry.
Jul 31st, 2023
Read moreAre quantum computers the future of genome analysis?
Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for identifying single nucleotides by using quantum computing.
Jul 31st, 2023
Read morePredicting early cancers with molecular vibration in serum
Scientists have taken a significant leap foward by developing a lable-free SERS-Artificial intelligence method for cancer screening. This technology merges the detection strengths of traditional SERS system with the analytical power of advanced big data tool.
Jul 31st, 2023
Read moreTurning bacteria into solar factories with semiconductor nanoclusters
New research could revolutionize sustainable chemical production by leveraging semiconductor nanoclusters within bacteria. This approach harnesses the power of solar energy, paving the way for future bio-catalysis and sustainability applications.
Jul 28th, 2023
Read moreBacteria as blacksmiths - new method to assemble unconventional materials
A new study shows a novel experimental strategy to fabricate materials from small building blocks.
Jul 27th, 2023
Read moreUnraveling a protein that may inspire a new biotechnology tool
Scientists have unraveled the step-by-step activation process of a protein with a deep evolutionary history in all domains of life, opening the door to harnessing its functions for use as a biotechnology tool.
Jul 26th, 2023
Read moreTowards artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria
Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, researchers produced hybrid solid catalysts for artificial photosynthesis. These catalysts exhibit high activity, stability, and durability, highlighting the potential of the proposed innovative approach.
Jul 25th, 2023
Read moreNew graphene transistor sensor mimics cell membrane functions
The device detects the same molecules that cell receptors do, and may enable routine early screening for cancers and other diseases.
Jul 21st, 2023
Read moreResearchers design multiclass cancer diagnostic tool using AI, MicroRNA
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, regulate genes and biological processes in the human body, including cancer formation and development. To explore the feasibility of miRNAs as cancer biomarkers, researchers created a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles.
Jul 20th, 2023
Read moreBetter lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery
Structural biologists and pharmaceutical scientists have teamed up to improve the drug delivery system made famous by the Covid vaccines.
Jul 17th, 2023
Read moreScientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature
A research team has discovered an astounding array of unexplored protein folds. This research will expand our understanding of the depth of the protein universe and the possibilities for de novo design of functional proteins.
Jul 12th, 2023
Read moreReporters broadcast live, on-the-scene, inside living cells
Fluorescent tags allow live monitoring of 'growth factor signaling' proteins.
Jul 10th, 2023
Read moreMystery of microgels solved
Scientists have managed to explain the strange behaviour of microgels. Their measurements using neutron beams have pushed this measuring technique to its limits. The results open up opportunities for new applications in materials and pharmaceutical research.
Jul 10th, 2023
Read moreScientists use accoutic tweezers for targeted cancer therapy
Scientists developed a new type of acoustic tweezers - the phased-array holographic acoustic tweezers (PAHAT) system - which is based on a high-density planar array transducer capable of generating tunable three-dimensional bulk acoustic waves.
Jul 5th, 2023
Read moreAI and CRISPR precisely control gene expression
According to new research artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target activity of CRISPR tools that target RNA instead of DNA.
Jul 3rd, 2023
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