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Important bio-chemical produced on a large scale by E.coli

Using the evolutionary technique ALE, scientists have now engineered E. coli cells into producing large quantities of serine, which is used in detergents, tube feeding formula, and as building blocks for many important chemicals.

January 11, 2017 Read more

Researchers discover unique microbial photosynthesis

Scientists have discovered a new type of cooperative photosynthesis that could be used in engineering microbial communities for waste treatment and bioenergy production.

January 9, 2017 Read more

Researcher turns 'SARS mask' into a virus killer

Innovative improvement on surgical masks will make them effective by empowering them to kill viruses.

January 5, 2017 Read more

Scientists use light to control the logic networks of a cell (w/video)

New technique illuminates role of previously inaccessible proteins involved in health and disease.

January 5, 2017 Read more

Chance meeting leads to creation of antibiotic spider silk

A chance meeting between a spider expert and a chemist has led to the development of antibiotic synthetic spider silk.

January 4, 2017 Read more

Scientists discover a molecular motor has a 'gear' for directional switching

A new study offers a new understanding of the complex cellular machinery that animal and fungi cells use to ensure normal cell division, and scientists say it could one day lead to new treatment approaches for certain types of cancers.

January 4, 2017 Read more

Powering medical implants with solar cells

A new study is the first to provide real-life data about the potential of using solar cells to power devices such as pacemakers and deep brain stimulators.

January 3, 2017 Read more

Magnetic stem cells for gene engineering

Scientists have obtained magnetic stem cells with low toxicity and enough stable for gene engineering applications.

December 28, 2016 Read more

First movie of energy transfer in photosynthesis solves decades-old debate

Using ultrafast imaging of moving energy in photosynthesis, scientists have determined the speed of crucial processes for the first time.

December 23, 2016 Read more

Light powers new chemistry for old enzymes

Researchers report a method that expands the realm of enzyme reactivity to a non-natural reaction and allows organic chemists to access the high selectivities offered by enzymes.

December 22, 2016 Read more

Molecular Velcro boosts microalgae's potential in biofuel, industrial applications

Scientists have engineered 'molecular Velcro' into to cyanobacteria, boosting this microalgae's biofuel viability as well as its potential for other research.

December 21, 2016 Read more

Artificial leaf as mini-factory for drugs (w/video)

To produce drugs sustainably and cheaply, anywhere you want. Whether in the middle of the jungle or even on Mars. A 'mini-factory' whereby sunlight can be captured to make chemical products.

December 21, 2016 Read more

'Glue' that makes plant cell walls strong could hold the key to wooden skyscrapers

Molecules 10,000 times narrower than the width of a human hair could hold the key to making possible wooden skyscrapers and more energy-efficient paper production, according to new research.

December 21, 2016 Read more

Biomaterials of the future will modulate the reaction of the organism to the implant

Researchers have developed an innovative procedure that may significantly improve the therapeutic capacity of implants.

December 20, 2016 Read more

Reprogrammable skin stem cells in a test-tube

New system could reduce number of animal experiments.

December 19, 2016 Read more

Scientists invent new way to see proteins in motion

Researchers developed a new imaging technique that makes X-ray images of proteins as they move in response to electric field pulses.

December 15, 2016 Read more

Skin cells 'crawl' together to heal wounds treated with unique hydrogel layer

Research team uses their patented peptide to close non-healing chronic wounds caused by diabetes.

December 14, 2016 Read more

Laboratory-on-a-chip technique simplifies detection of cancer DNA biomarkers

Technique enables development of viable diagnostic tests and instruments in fight against cancer.

December 13, 2016 Read more