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How to build better silk

Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms.

Nov 9th, 2017

Zooming-in on protein teamwork

New microscopy method makes dimerization of membrane receptors visible.

Nov 3rd, 2017

New tissue-engineered blood vessel replacements one step closer to human trials

Discovery could help tens of thousands of kidney dialysis patients each year.

Nov 1st, 2017

In vitro tissue microarrays for quick and efficient spheroid characterization

A new article available for free ahead-of-print enables researchers to derive more clinically-relevant information from 3-D cell culture models.

Nov 1st, 2017

Stem cells conduct cartilage regeneration but are not directly involved

Stem cell therapy has great potential for curing cartilage damage. However, it has remained unclear whether stem cells are responsible for regeneration or whether they trigger the process. Researchers now have been able to resolve this issue by tracking the effects in a new, natural model.

Oct 31st, 2017

3-D scaffold map to help the search for new cancer treatments

Researchers have produced the first three-dimensional (3D) map of a molecular 'scaffold' called SgK223, known to play a critical role in the development and spread of aggressive breast, colon and pancreatic cancers.

Oct 30th, 2017

How much does life weigh?

Researchers have developed a scale for measuring cells. It allows the weight of individual living cells, and any changes in this weight, to be determined quickly and accurately for the first time.

Oct 26th, 2017

A stable shell for artificial cells

Scientists are developing cell-like lipid vesicles which can be populated with natural cell proteins.

Oct 26th, 2017

Researchers create new 'letters' to enhance DNA functions

Scientists have created a DNA technology with two new genetic letters that could better detect infectious diseases, such as dengue and Zika.

Oct 25th, 2017

Antibiotics from a 'molecular pencil sharpener'

Discovery could lead to new antibacterial agents and drugs to combat toxins.

Oct 24th, 2017

Synthetic hydrogels deliver cells to repair intestinal injuries

By combining engineered hydrogels with complex intestinal tissue known as organoids - made from human pluripotent stem cells - researchers have taken an important step toward creating a new technology for controlling the growth of these organoids and using them for treating wounds in the gut.