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On-demand conformation of an artificial cytoskeleton

Researchers presented a novel kind of cyclic peptide that, when light-irradiated, induces the formation or dissociation of nanotubes on demand.

Jan 3rd, 2024

New plant-based scaffolds match animal alternatives for tissue engineering

Novel corn protein scaffolds match standard tissue engineering materials in supporting human stem cells while enabling stable, customizable structures.

Dec 28th, 2023

Novel AI-based approach for more accurate RNA 3D structure prediction

Scientists successfully harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning techniques to model atomic-level RNA 3D structures from primary RNA sequences. Called DRfold, this novel AI-based method improves the accuracy of RNA models by more than 70 percent, compared to traditional approaches.

Dec 21st, 2023

How researchers are 'CReATiNG' synthetic chromosomes faster and cheaper

A new technique to clone and reassemble DNA, dubbed CReATiNG, could simplify and lower the cost to make synthetic chromosomes.

Dec 20th, 2023

Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

Scientists have created an intricate map of how the immune system functions, examining the molecular structures governing human T cells using the next-generation CRISPR tool known as base editing.

Dec 14th, 2023

Researchers predict protein placement on AFM substrates

Researchers report a computational method to predict the placement of proteins on AFM substrates based on electrostatic interactions.

Dec 13th, 2023

Simple relation for optimizing enzyme reaction rates

A surprisingly simple expression for enzyme activity could help guide biotechnologists.

Dec 13th, 2023

Watching the DNA repair process by a photolyase at atomic resolution

For the first time, it is possible to follow, step-by-step and with atomic resolution, what happens when the enzyme DNA photolyase repairs ultraviolet light-induced DNA damage.

Dec 4th, 2023

Nature inspires a new wave of biotechnology

Scientists investigated a series of peptides that self-assemble into 1D layered nanostructures.

Dec 2nd, 2023

Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells

The multicellular bots move around and help heal 'wounds' created in cultured neurons

Dec 1st, 2023

Shape-changing helical microswimmers could revolutionize biomedical applications

A new rotary holographic processing strategy can rapidly produce stimuli-responsive helical microswimmers of different sizes and morphologies.

Nov 30th, 2023

Reprogramming tissue mechanically

Researchers have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin. In their laboratory experiment, they were able to show that this can promote wound healing.

Nov 29th, 2023

Unlocking the secrets of cells with AI

Researchers developed a new program that provides a more accurate understanding of the peptide sequences in cells. They use machine learning to help analyze the makeup of unfamiliar cells, which could lead to more personalized medicine in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.