Cell-free synthetic biology comes of age
Cell-free systems stand to dramatically impact society, from the environment to medicine to education.
Dec 2nd, 2019
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Harnessing the power of CRISPR in space and time
Scientists have developed a revolutionary CRISPR technology called 'CRISPR-Switch', which enables unprecedented control of the CRISPR technique in both space and time.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read moreStructural changes of proteins help design shape-morphing material
New method gives protein-based hydrogels shape-memory capabilities.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read more'Smart' surfaces help synthetic blood-vessel grafts knit better and more safely
Researchers have created a new coating to prevent clotting and infection in synthetic vascular grafts, while also accelerating the body?s own process for integrating the grafted vessels.
Nov 27th, 2019
Read moreBiotech breakthrough turns waste biomass into high value chemicals
A move towards a more sustainable bio-based economy has been given a new boost by researchers who have been able to simplify a process to transform waste materials into high value chemicals.
Nov 26th, 2019
Read moreUsing gene scissors to detect diseases
Researchers present sensor prototype that can rapidly, precisely, and cost-effectively measure molecular signals for cancer.
Nov 25th, 2019
Read moreGene therapy: Development of new DNA transporters
Scientists have developed new delivery vehicles for future gene therapies. They are using artificial fats to transport DNA into cells.
Nov 18th, 2019
Read moreScientists discover how the molecule-sorting station in our cells is formed and maintained
New mechanism to explain how the cell organelle that sorts and distributes substances entering a cell is formed and maintained.
Nov 15th, 2019
Read moreGetting glued in the sea
New bio-inspired hydrogels can act like superglue in highly ionic environments such as seawater, overcoming issues in currently available marine adhesives.
Nov 12th, 2019
Read moreDNA is only one among millions of possible genetic molecules
Scientists computed a zoo of millions of alternate genetic polymer molecular structures, giving context for why biology encodes information how it does, and providing potential leads for new drugs and a guide to searches for extraterrestrial biology.
Nov 11th, 2019
Read moreSynthetic DNA technology applied as a novel strategy for delivery of anti-HIV antibodies
Synthetic DNA-encoded monoclonal antibodies (DMAbs) allow for in vivo production of broadly neutralizing antibodies in preclinical studies.
Nov 10th, 2019
Read moreResearchers develop Micro-Electro-Fluidic Probe (MeFP) to isolate and pattern cells
A team of researchers have developed a dielectrophoresis enabled MicroelectroFluidic Probe (MeFP) that has the ability to sequentially separate and pattern mammalian cells in an open microfluidic system.
Nov 4th, 2019
Read moreNew approach uses light to stabilize proteins for study
Researchers report they have developed a new technique that uses light to control the lifetime of a protein inside the cell. This method will allow scientists to better observe how specific proteins contribute to health, development and disease.
Nov 4th, 2019
Read more3D-printed device finds 'needle in a haystack' cancer cells by removing the hay
Finding a handful of cancer cells hiding among billions of blood cells in a patient sample can be like finding a needle in a haystack. In a new approach enabled by 3D-printed cell traps, researchers are removing the hay to expose the cancer cells.
Oct 29th, 2019
Read moreTurning a dangerous toxin into a biosensor
Some bacteria release a toxin that forms pores on other cells. Scientists have studied the pore-forming toxin aerolysin and genetically engineered it to be used as a high-resolution sensor for biological molecules like DNA and proteins.
Oct 29th, 2019
Read moreNew generation of intelligent bio-interfaces could overcome aspects of spinal cord injury
Envisioned technologies would integrate injury stabilization, regenerative therapy, and functional restoration to support new standard of care for spinal cord injury.
Oct 21st, 2019
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