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Accelerated reactions in condensed bio-matter?
Researchers investigate whether the rate of enzymatic reactions in ribonucleoprotein granules, a condensed form of bio-matter found inside cells, is accelerated.
June 19, 2018 Read more
Faster, cheaper, better: A new way to synthesize DNA
In what could address a critical bottleneck in biology research, researchers announced they have pioneered a new way to synthesize DNA sequences through a creative use of enzymes that promises to be faster, cheaper, and more accurate.
June 18, 2018 Read more
Constructing new tissue shapes with light
Researchers guide the shape of cells and tissues with optogenetics.
June 18, 2018 Read more
Genome-editing tool could increase cancer risk in cells, say researchers
More research needs to be done to understand whether CRISPR-Cas9 - molecular ?scissors? that make gene editing a possibility - may inadvertently increase cancer risk in cells.
June 12, 2018 Read more
A new kind of vaccine based on spider silk
In order to strengthen the efficacy of vaccines on the immune system, and in particular on T lymphocytes, specialized in the detection of cancer cells, researchers have developed spider silk microcapsules capable of delivering the vaccine directly to the heart of immune cells.
June 12, 2018 Read more
DIY brings high throughput to continuous cell culturing
Open-source eVOLVER can support 96-chamber automated growth experiments.
June 11, 2018 Read more
Gene editing just got easier
An international team of researchers has made CRISPR technology more accessible and standardized by simplifying its complex implementation.
June 8, 2018 Read more
Engineered proteins could improve biomanufacturing production of medicines, fuels
Researchers have developed a series of engineered proteins that could improve biomanufacturing processes for the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals and commodity chemicals.
June 7, 2018 Read more
Simpler model gets to the point with proteins
Scientists introduce technique to study dynamic processes with greater accuracy.
June 6, 2018 Read more
Research on spider glue resolves sticky problem
The way spider glues function in humid conditions provides clues for better commercial adhesives.
June 5, 2018 Read more
New tool enables big-scale analysis of single cells
Researchers have developed a novel computational tool named BigSCale to analyze millions of single cells simultaneously.
June 5, 2018 Read more
An artificial nerve system gives prosthetic devices and robots a sense of touch
Researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system that can activate the twitch reflex in a cockroach and identify letters in the Braille alphabet.
May 31, 2018 Read more
New machine learning approach could accelerate bioengineering
Scientists use technique to automatically predict the amount of biofuel produced by microbes.
May 30, 2018 Read more
A photosynthetic engine for artificial cells
An international team of researchers engineered a cell-like structure that harnesses photosynthesis to perform metabolic reactions, including energy harvesting, carbon fixation and cytoskeleton formation.
May 29, 2018 Read more
Building a brain, cell by cell: Researchers make a mini neuron network
Scientists report their new method to create a neurological model, using microscopic plates to connect neurons together one cell at a time.
May 22, 2018 Read more
Designer cells: artificial enzyme can activate a gene switch
Scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein.
May 22, 2018 Read more
Tumor-like spheres help scientists discover smarter cancer drugs
Scientists are reporting an innovative new method to screen for potential cancer drugs. The technique makes use of tiny, three-dimensional ball-like aggregates of cells called spheroids. These structures can be used to interrogate hundreds or even thousands of compounds rapidly using a technique called high throughput screening.
May 14, 2018 Read more
New single-cell RNA sequencing methods could lead to better regenerative therapies
An improved method for analyzing the expression of genes by single cells promises to enhance regenerative medicine therapy as well as disease research.
May 11, 2018 Read more