'Smart cells' show promise to treat disease
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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New technique illuminates DNA helix
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
Read moreResearchers discover how to stick sensors to skin without adhesive
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
Read moreInspired by barnacles, medical glue stops bleeding in seconds
Scientists have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting.
Aug 10th, 2021
Read moreSpinning a 125-km long spider silk fiber opens up industrial uses
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
Read moreHydrogel holds life-giving cells longer
An injection made of a hydrogel containing stem cells could treat damaged tissue following a heart attack.
Aug 6th, 2021
Read moreBacteria-made chemical offers a renewable source of synthetic rubber
Microbes are engineered to convert sugar into a chemical found in tires.
Aug 6th, 2021
Read moreResearchers discover new strategy for developing human-integrated electronics
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
Read moreGenetic circuit could help engineered bacteria hunt down tumors
New research could help make sure microbial therapies target disease sites, not the rest of the body.
Aug 4th, 2021
Read moreNew tool enables mapping of protein interaction networks at scale
Bioengineers have developed a technology capable of revealing the protein-protein interactions among thousands of proteins, in a single experiment.
Aug 4th, 2021
Read moreAlternative to fishing - cell-based fish from the bioreactor
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
Read moreRoseTTAFold: Accurate protein structure prediction accessible to all
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
Read moreAdvanced engineering strategies enable more sustainable biomanufacturing industry
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
Read moreSolar-powered microbes to feed the world?
International research team shows that protein from microbes uses a fraction of the resources of conventional farming .
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreFirst synthetic tissue model developed in which blood vessels can grow
Scientists have developed a cell culture system in which, for the first time, a functional blood vessel system is able to grow within a framework made of synthetic material.
Jul 27th, 2021
Read moreAdvanced microscopy shines light on new CRISPR-Cas system
A new study describes how an interdisciplinary team of researchers used a state-of-the-art microscopy technique to reveal protein structures and key steps of a CRISPR-Cas system that holds promise for developing an improved gene editing tool.
Jul 23rd, 2021
Read moreMicrobially produced fibers: stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar
Artificially designed, amyloid-silk hybrid protein even outperforms some spider silks.
Jul 21st, 2021
Read moreScientists develop novel DNA logic circuits
Based on the complementary base pairing rules, a variety of complex secondary structures can be designed and assembled to develop DNA molecular devices with specific functions which play an important role in diverse research fields.
Jul 12th, 2021
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