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Electron microscopy provides new view of tiny virus with therapeutic potential
Scientists image a virus with better resolution than ever accomplished before.
September 10, 2018 Read more
Building a better brain-in-a-dish, faster and cheaper
Researchers develop new protocol for creating human cortical organoids, mini-brains derived directly from primary cells that can be used to better explore and understand the real thing.
September 7, 2018 Read more
Synthetic DNA technology provides a novel strategy for effective delivery of a complex anti-HIV agent
DNA electroporation technology successfully used to direct expression of anti-HIV immunoadhesins and to modulate their function in vivo.
September 4, 2018 Read more
The birth and death of proteins in a single cell
A new method developed by bioengineers has disentangled the 'see-saw' balance of protein synthesis and degradation in single cells.
August 23, 2018 Read more
Bioengineered tooth replacement opens doors to new therapies
Two new research articles share recent advances in bioengineering teeth.
August 21, 2018 Read more
Biosensor allows real-time oxygen monitoring for organs-on-a-chip
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.
August 21, 2018 Read more
Reconstructing skin on a chip
A microfluidic organ-on-a-chip device combines skin culture and testing capabilities to offer a substitute to animal testing.
August 16, 2018 Read more
Light-engineered bacterial shapes could hold key to future labs-on-a-chip
Scientists suggest genetically modified bacteria that respond to light could be used as 'microbricks' for building the next generation of microscopic devices.
August 14, 2018 Read more
Models give synthetic biologists a head start
Synthetic biologists have the tools to build complex, computer-like DNA circuits that sense or trigger activities in cells.
August 14, 2018 Read more
Bacteria-fighting polymers created with light
Synthetic reproductions of antimicrobial peptides can be used as alternative antimicrobials - from disease treatment, to food and cosmetics.
August 14, 2018 Read more
Wearable 'microbrewery' saves human body from radiation damage (w/video)
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.
August 10, 2018 Read more
CRISPR diversifies: Cut, paste, on, off, and now - evolve
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.
August 2, 2018 Read more
Researchers turn powerful, viscous disinfectants into breathable mist for the first time
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.
August 1, 2018 Read more
Research into cell-to-cell signalling mechanism may lead to new cancer treatments
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.
July 31, 2018 Read more
Team shatters theoretical limit on bio-hydrogen production
Method increases yield of clean, renewable energy source.
July 25, 2018 Read more
Scientists develop proteins that self-assemble into supramolecular complexes
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.
July 19, 2018 Read more
Infrared sensor as new method for drug discovery
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.
July 19, 2018 Read more
A novel bioengineering technique for personalized bone grafts
Scientists optimize a procedure toward regenerative medicine for bone defects.
July 18, 2018 Read more