Constructing new tissue shapes with light
Researchers guide the shape of cells and tissues with optogenetics.
Posted: Jun 18th, 2018
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Genome-editing tool could increase cancer risk in cells, say researchers
More research needs to be done to understand whether CRISPR-Cas9 - molecular ?scissors? that make gene editing a possibility - may inadvertently increase cancer risk in cells.
Posted: Jun 12th, 2018
Read moreA new kind of vaccine based on spider silk
In order to strengthen the efficacy of vaccines on the immune system, and in particular on T lymphocytes, specialized in the detection of cancer cells, researchers have developed spider silk microcapsules capable of delivering the vaccine directly to the heart of immune cells.
Posted: Jun 12th, 2018
Read moreDIY brings high throughput to continuous cell culturing
Open-source eVOLVER can support 96-chamber automated growth experiments.
Posted: Jun 11th, 2018
Read moreGene editing just got easier
An international team of researchers has made CRISPR technology more accessible and standardized by simplifying its complex implementation.
Posted: Jun 8th, 2018
Read moreEngineered proteins could improve biomanufacturing production of medicines, fuels
Researchers have developed a series of engineered proteins that could improve biomanufacturing processes for the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals and commodity chemicals.
Posted: Jun 7th, 2018
Read moreSimpler model gets to the point with proteins
Scientists introduce technique to study dynamic processes with greater accuracy.
Posted: Jun 6th, 2018
Read moreResearch on spider glue resolves sticky problem
The way spider glues function in humid conditions provides clues for better commercial adhesives.
Posted: Jun 5th, 2018
Read moreNew tool enables big-scale analysis of single cells
Researchers have developed a novel computational tool named BigSCale to analyze millions of single cells simultaneously.
Posted: Jun 5th, 2018
Read moreAn artificial nerve system gives prosthetic devices and robots a sense of touch
Researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system that can activate the twitch reflex in a cockroach and identify letters in the Braille alphabet.
Posted: May 31st, 2018
Read moreNew machine learning approach could accelerate bioengineering
Scientists use technique to automatically predict the amount of biofuel produced by microbes.
Posted: May 30th, 2018
Read moreA photosynthetic engine for artificial cells
An international team of researchers engineered a cell-like structure that harnesses photosynthesis to perform metabolic reactions, including energy harvesting, carbon fixation and cytoskeleton formation.
Posted: May 29th, 2018
Read moreBuilding a brain, cell by cell: Researchers make a mini neuron network
Scientists report their new method to create a neurological model, using microscopic plates to connect neurons together one cell at a time.
Posted: May 22nd, 2018
Read moreDesigner cells: artificial enzyme can activate a gene switch
Scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein.
Posted: May 22nd, 2018
Read moreTumor-like spheres help scientists discover smarter cancer drugs
Scientists are reporting an innovative new method to screen for potential cancer drugs. The technique makes use of tiny, three-dimensional ball-like aggregates of cells called spheroids. These structures can be used to interrogate hundreds or even thousands of compounds rapidly using a technique called high throughput screening.
Posted: May 14th, 2018
Read moreNew single-cell RNA sequencing methods could lead to better regenerative therapies
An improved method for analyzing the expression of genes by single cells promises to enhance regenerative medicine therapy as well as disease research.
Posted: May 11th, 2018
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