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Research outlines cellular communication processes that make life possible
Researchers have discovered a mechanism of intercellular communication that helps explain how biological systems and actions - ranging from a beating heart to the ability to hit a home run - function properly most of the time, and in some scenarios quite remarkably.
August 30, 2016 Read more
More tomatoes, faster: Accelerating tomato engineering
Tomatoes are already an ideal model species for plant research, but scientists just made them even more useful by cutting the time required to modify their genes by six weeks.
August 30, 2016 Read more
New microscope images single, living cells at better resolution and lower light dose
Researchers have developed a new microscope that doubles the resolution of images without exposing the sample to an increased amount of light or prolonging the imaging process.
August 30, 2016 Read more
Sabotaging bacteria propellers to stop infections
Scientists have explored some aspects of the formation of flagella in research that may have implications for contrasting bacterial infections.
August 30, 2016 Read more
Bringing artificial enzymes closer to nature
Scientists have developed an artificial metalloenzyme that catalyses a reaction inside of cells without equivalent in nature. This could be a prime example for creating new non-natural metabolic pathways inside living cells.
August 29, 2016 Read more
A look at the molecular quality assurance within cells
Proteins fulfill vital functions in our body. They transport substances, combat pathogens, and function as catalysts. In order for these processes to function reliably, proteins must adopt a defined three-dimensional structure. Molecular 'folding assistants', called chaperones, aid and scrutinize these structuring processes. Researchers have now revealed how chaperones identify particularly harmful errors in this structuring process.
August 25, 2016 Read more
Hacking microbes
Startup's engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently.
August 25, 2016 Read more
Using light to control genome editing
New technique offers precise manipulation of when and where genes are targeted.
August 25, 2016 Read more
Relief for epilepsy at the scale of a single cell
The bioelectronic neural pixel: Chemical stimulation and electrical sensing at the same site.
August 24, 2016 Read more
Catching proteins in the act
Scientists have successfully shown how the ultrafast processes by which proteins do their work can be studied with free-electron X-ray lasers. As a model organism, they used a simple microbe that can convert light into chemical energy.
August 22, 2016 Read more
After the heart attack: Injectable gels could prevent future heart failure (w/video)
Scientists report they have developed gels that, in animal tests, can be injected into the heart to shore up weakened areas and prevent heart failure.
August 22, 2016 Read more
Biophysics: Stopping the random walk
The cell's internal skeleton undergoes constant restructuring. Physicists show that its associated proteins can be efficiently transported to their sites of action by diffusion - provided they can be arrested when they get there.
August 17, 2016 Read more
Engineering a better biofuel
New protein process in E. coli could lead to more efficient options for 'tiniest of factories'.
August 10, 2016 Read more
Slowly pulling proteins apart reveals unexpected path to stability
Large proteins with multiple domains may have more stable conformations than previously believed.
August 9, 2016 Read more
Researchers have developed a new class of artificial proteins
Researchers report that they have developed a new class of artificial proteins. In the long term, the results could lead to better treatment of cancer and diabetes.
August 9, 2016 Read more
Making artificial cells like soap bubbles
Artificial cell membranes for researching asymmetric cell membranes.
August 5, 2016 Read more
Better biorefineries
Microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants.
August 4, 2016 Read more
New microfluidic chip replicates muscle-nerve connection
New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
August 4, 2016 Read more