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Researchers have built the world's smallest mechanically interlocked biological structure, a deceptively simple two-ring chain made from tiny strands of amino acids called peptides.
Aug 23rd, 2021
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Closing wounds in the digestive tract is a challenge. Researchers have now developed a polymer patch for the intestine that can be used to stably bond and seal internal injuries.
Aug 19th, 2021
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The sensor reveals where in the cell hydrogen peroxide is produced and how the signaling pathways run.
Aug 19th, 2021
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Scientists have developed a bioprocess using engineered yeast that completely and efficiently converted plant matter consisting of acetate and xylose into high-value bioproducts.
Aug 17th, 2021
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Scientists are developing gene activity sensors and activators that hold unprecedented opportunities for treating diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases and genetic disorders.
Aug 16th, 2021
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Researchers have identified a new way to measure DNA torsional stiffness - how much resistance the helix offers when twisted - information that can potentially shed light on how cells work.
Aug 12th, 2021
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Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory - the possibilities are endless.
Aug 10th, 2021
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Scientists have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting.
Aug 10th, 2021
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Scientists have developed spider silk that can be produced in larger volumes without strong chemicals, making it possible to spin continuously for 75 hours, resulting in a 125 km long fibre.
Aug 9th, 2021
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An injection made of a hydrogel containing stem cells could treat damaged tissue following a heart attack.
Aug 6th, 2021
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Microbes are engineered to convert sugar into a chemical found in tires.
Aug 6th, 2021
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Researchers have developed a new strategy give polymer semiconductors certain advanced features, like the ability to sense biochemicals, without disrupting their functionality altogether.
Aug 4th, 2021
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New research could help make sure microbial therapies target disease sites, not the rest of the body.
Aug 4th, 2021
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Bioengineers have developed a technology capable of revealing the protein-protein interactions among thousands of proteins, in a single experiment.
Aug 4th, 2021
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Cell-based fish, produced with the help of modern biotechnology, can make decisive contribution to secure the global supply of animal protein in the future.
Aug 2nd, 2021
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Scientists report the development and initial applications of RoseTTAFold, a software tool that uses deep learning to quickly and accurately predict protein structures based on limited information.
Jul 31st, 2021
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Using genetic engineering techniques, researchers are looking at using manufacturing by-products that currently contribute to global warming, such as methane and carbon dioxide, then capturing these by-products and turning them into end products like vaccines, protein supplements, detergents and plastics that humans can use.
Jul 31st, 2021
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International research team shows that protein from microbes uses a fraction of the resources of conventional farming .
Jul 30th, 2021
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