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Computing with biochemical circuits made easy
Researchers are working to create circuits using not the usual silicon transistors but strands of DNA.
February 23, 2017 Read more
Organ-on-a-chip mimics heart's biomechanical properties (w/video)
The human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times in an average lifetime. Now scientists have created a three-dimensional organ-on-a-chip that can mimic the heart's amazing biomechanical properties.
February 23, 2017 Read more
In a possible step forward for gene therapy, researchers made mice glow like fireflies
A collaboration between chemists and gene therapy experts produced a new way of inserting the code for modified proteins into the cells of mice. If successful in humans, the technique could be useful for vaccines or cancer therapies.
February 21, 2017 Read more
Unlocking peptide potential
New computational methods may enable custom-designed drugs.
February 20, 2017 Read more
Researchers are first to see DNA 'blink'
Powerful optical imaging technology catches DNA naturally fluorescing.
February 17, 2017 Read more
In-mouse catalysis
Organ-targeted metal-complex catalysis within living biological systems.
February 17, 2017 Read more
DNA computer brings 'intelligent drugs' a step closer
Researchers present a new method that should enable controlled drug delivery into the bloodstream using DNA computers.
February 17, 2017 Read more
Closer look at atomic motion in molecules may benefit biotechnology researchers
Every molecule holds a complex landscape of moving atoms - and the ability to single out and examine individual nuclear vibrations may unlock to the secret to predicting and controlling chemical reactions. Now a new method enables biotechnology researchers to do just that.
February 15, 2017 Read more
Researchers develop 'living diode' using cardiac muscle cells
Using cardiac muscle cells and cardiac fibroblasts researchers have created a 'living diode', which can be used for cell-based information processing.
February 14, 2017 Read more
Chemical engineers boost bacteria's productivity
Chemical engineers have designed a novel genetic switch that allows them to dramatically boost bacteria's production of useful chemicals by shutting down competing metabolic pathways in the cells.
February 13, 2017 Read more
New research shows that proteins are 'virtually' knotted
A new study has shown that knots in proteins can be understood using 'virtual knots' - a branch of knot theory previously considered as abstract and without application.
February 13, 2017 Read more
One step closer to personalized antibiotic treatment
Microbes in the gut can 'disarm' antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance and incurable infections. A new method makes it possible to quickly detect resistance genes and, hence, choose the most efficient type of antibiotic treatment.
February 10, 2017 Read more
Researchers create 3-D beating heart
Scientists have found a way to create 3D heart tissue that beats in synchronized harmony, like a heart in love, that will lead to better understanding of cardiac health and improved treatments.
February 10, 2017 Read more
New mechanobiology technique to stop cancer cell migration
Researchers have developed a novel technique that stops cervical cancer cell migration.
February 10, 2017 Read more
Scientists create organs-on-chips for large-scale drug screening
Microtissue technology seen as improvement for drug compound discovery.
February 8, 2017 Read more
Refined method offers new piece in the cancer puzzle
A special spectrometry method that is normally used in analyses of computer chips, lacquers and metals has been further developed so that it can help researchers better detect harmful cells in the body.
February 8, 2017 Read more
Creating bionic enzymes
Scientists replace iron in muscle protein, combining the best aspects of chemical and biological catalysts for enhanced production of chemicals and fuels.
February 7, 2017 Read more
Atomic-scale view of bacterial proteins offers path to new tuberculosis drugs
With the first detailed analysis of a cellular component from a close relative of the pathogen that causes tuberculosis, scientists are suggesting strategies for new drugs to curb this growing health problem.
February 3, 2017 Read more