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The computer model simulates the cyclical changes in the membrane potential of a cancer cell using the example of human lung adenocarcinoma and opens up completely new avenues in cancer research.
Jul 1st, 2021
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Researchers have succeeded in developing a method to label mRNA molecules, and thereby follow, in real time, their path through cells, using a microscope - without affecting their properties or subsequent activity. The breakthrough could be of great importance in facilitating the development of new RNA-based medicines.
Jun 30th, 2021
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Special biosensors embedded in clothing could detect bacteria and viruses including COVID-19, according to international researchers who say this technology could be used in face masks for primary care workers. The biosensors, which use nucleic acids to detect nasty bugs with high sensitivity and accuracy, are made using freeze-dried, cell-free synthetic CRISPR technology which is flexible enough to be placed into clothing.
Jun 28th, 2021
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In lab, molecules inhibit effectively, access nooks too small for human antibodies.
Jun 22nd, 2021
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Researchers have developed a new technology that enables them to introduce target genes in a controlled manner and thereby control processes in individual selected cells.
Jun 18th, 2021
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Bacteria from an Indian landfill could help eliminate contaminated chemicals. The focus is on pesticides such as lindane or brominated flame retardants, which accumulate in nature and in food chains. Researchers used these bacteria to generate enzymes that can break down these dangerous chemicals.
Jun 17th, 2021
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Scientists discovered that tensile force patterns in thin, pressurized cell walls carry information that pattern cell and tissue morphogenesis. The findings uncover a conserved cellular basis of plant growth and are key to understanding leaf architecture and potentially modifying it in the future to improve plants.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Integrated strategies of systems metabolic engineering and membrane engineering led to the production of natural rainbow colorants comprising seven natural colorants from bacteria for the first time.
Jun 8th, 2021
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Scientists have pioneered a new approach to help biological engineers both harness and design the evolutionary potential of new biosystems. Their concept of the 'evotype' lays a foundation for the next generation of stable, safe and self-improving biotechnologies.
Jun 8th, 2021
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Researchers create novel CRISPR-based fly species as a new method of controlling gene drive spread.
Jun 2nd, 2021
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In a new process, researchers are able to embed enzymes in plastics without the enzymes losing their activity in the process. The potentials this creates are enormous.
Jun 1st, 2021
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New technology provides beekeepers, consumers and farmers with an antidote for deadly pesticides, which kill wild bees and cause beekeepers to lose around a third of their hives every year on average.
May 28th, 2021
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Scientists have performed large-scale computer simulations of dense solutions of DNA molecules with different degree of supercoiling and found several surprising results.
May 28th, 2021
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Project to classify nuclei across the tree of life discovers how to transmute them from one type into another.
May 27th, 2021
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Researchers have developed a compact, energy-efficient device made from artificial neurons that is capable of decoding brainwaves. The chip uses data recorded from the brainwaves of epilepsy patients to identify which regions of the brain cause epileptic seizures. This opens up new perspectives for treatment.
May 27th, 2021
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Scientists have developed a new biomaterial made entirely from discarded bullfrog skin and fish scales that could help in bone repair.
May 27th, 2021
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Combining their expertise in genomics, RNA biochemistry and data analysis, scientists developed a method that could enable large groups to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 with the same sensitivity as regular PCR tests.
May 26th, 2021
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Researchers have developed a polymer 'wafer' that, when placed under the tongue, can effectively deliver and preserve protein-based vaccines for diseases. The research could open the door for vaccines that can be more easily produced and distributed to communities around the world.
May 26th, 2021
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