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By using an entirely new label-free technique called holotomographic microscopy (HTM), scientists have demonstrated that it is possible to image mitochondria label-free, over long periods of time.
Sep 25th, 2018
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A couple of sugars, a dash of enzymes, a pinch of salt, a splash of polyethylene glycol, carefully arranged in watery baths. And researchers had made a synthetic organelle, which they used in a new study to explore some cellular biochemistry.
Sep 20th, 2018
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Scientists develop method to manipulate numbers of nuclear pores.
Sep 19th, 2018
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An international team of researchers has developed a new mechanism to protect enzymes from oxygen as biocatalysts in fuel cells.
Sep 17th, 2018
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Surprising antibacterial activity and selectivity of hydrophilic phosphonium polymers.
Sep 13th, 2018
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A team of 27 labs across the world came together to devise a standard protocol for measuring distances in biomolecules.
Sep 11th, 2018
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A new study shows that enzyme activity depends on electrostatic properties, as opposed to mechanical ones. This opens up new possibilities for the use of the enzymes in fields such as biomedicine for designing new medicines, or in biotechnology for the development of artificial enzymes for industrial processes that are more environmentally friendly.
Sep 11th, 2018
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Scientists image a virus with better resolution than ever accomplished before.
Sep 10th, 2018
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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.
Sep 7th, 2018
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DNA electroporation technology successfully used to direct expression of anti-HIV immunoadhesins and to modulate their function in vivo.
Sep 4th, 2018
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A new method developed by bioengineers has disentangled the 'see-saw' balance of protein synthesis and degradation in single cells.
Aug 23rd, 2018
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Two new research articles share recent advances in bioengineering teeth.
Aug 21st, 2018
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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.
Aug 21st, 2018
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A microfluidic organ-on-a-chip device combines skin culture and testing capabilities to offer a substitute to animal testing.
Aug 16th, 2018
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Scientists suggest genetically modified bacteria that respond to light could be used as 'microbricks' for building the next generation of microscopic devices.
Aug 14th, 2018
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Synthetic biologists have the tools to build complex, computer-like DNA circuits that sense or trigger activities in cells.
Aug 14th, 2018
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