Scientists expand CRISPR-Cas9 genetic inheritance control in mammals
Biologists achieve gene conversion in male mice, broadening potential for human disease research and environmental applications.
Jan 12th, 2022
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Artificial intelligence predicts RNA and DNA binding sites to speed up drug discovery
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence-driven solution that uses data on the structure of RNA or DNA molecules to identify sites on them where interaction with potential drug candidates can occur. Knowledge of these binding sites allows pharmaceutical companies to discover new medications - including antiviral agents - in a much more focused and efficient manner.
Jan 11th, 2022
Read moreGenome research: Finding the invisible
Researchers have developed a method to extract more information from sequencing data. This will afford deeper insights into biology.
Jan 11th, 2022
Read moreCancer therapy using on-site synthesis of anticancer drugs
An international research group has successfully treated cancer in mice using metal catalysts that assemble anticancer drugs together inside the body.
Jan 10th, 2022
Read moreBiotechnology could provide an environmentally more sustainable alternative to egg white protein production
Research shows that fungus-produced ovalbumin could have the potential to mitigate part of the environmental burden associated with chicken egg white powder. This is especially true when using low carbon energy sources in the production.
Jan 7th, 2022
Read moreResearchers develop a method that gives enzymes the ability to catalyze new-to-nature reactions
Scientists have developed a method by which certain enzymes can be coaxed into facilitating useful reactions that were never previously observed in the biological world, thereby widening their repertoire and opening possibilities for processes never before conducted by enzymes.
Jan 6th, 2022
Read moreEngineered adhesion makes programmed self-assembly of bacteria possible
Engineered living materials (ELMs) can act as functional materials recapitulating the desirable properties of natural living systems.
Jan 6th, 2022
Read moreSpeeding up directed evolution of molecules in the lab
Using a new robotic platform, researchers can simultaneously track hundreds of microbial populations as they evolve new proteins or other molecules.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Read more'Cryobioprinting' serves up towers of frozen cells
Researchers invented a technique that combines bioprinting with cryopreservation to construct frozen, cell-laden structures that can be used in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery.
Dec 31st, 2021
Read moreWhat makes an mRNA vaccine so effective against severe COVID-19?
A new study helps explain why mRNA vaccines have been so successful at preventing severe disease.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Read moreScientists create mind-blowing tool to 'see' millions of brain cell connections in mice (w/video)
To solve the mysteries of how learning and memory occur, scientists have created a system to track millions of connections among brain cells in mice - all at the same time - when the animals' whiskers are tweaked, an indicator for learning.
Dec 21st, 2021
Read moreStep forward in quest to develop living construction materials and beyond
In a new study, researchers demonstrate how to transform silica into a self-assembling, dynamic and resilient material.
Dec 20th, 2021
Read moreTo make tire rubber, add bacteria and sugar
A chance change of pH resulted in a more sustainable means of manufacturing car tires using glucose and genetically modified bacteria.
Dec 20th, 2021
Read moreBreakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
The method could help speed genetic discovery in the study of obesity.
Dec 16th, 2021
Read moreNew white paper describes challenges and potential solutions for 3D cell culture visualization
A new white paper describes the challenges of working with 3D cell cultures and how optical coherence tomography (OCT) can be used to reliably visualize 3D cell cultures.
Dec 14th, 2021
Read moreNew biosensors shine a light on CRISPR gene editing (w/video)
Detecting the activity of CRISPR gene editing tools in organisms with the naked eye and an ultraviolet flashlight is now possible.
Dec 10th, 2021
Read moreNew method helps fabricate tissue-like wet and slippery hydrogels
Scientists have demonstrated an innovative chemical method for engineering diverse layered hydrogels with wet and slippery features at room temperature.
Dec 9th, 2021
Read moreVisualising cell structures in three dimensions in mere minutes
Scientists have optimised a special X-ray process - known as soft X-ray tomography - to deliver high-resolution three-dimensional images of entire cells and their molecular structure in just a few minutes.
Dec 6th, 2021
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