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Turning mushroom farming waste into eco-friendly functional materials

Waste from mushroom farming is being transformed into sustainable, biodegradable materials for use in cosmetics, packaging, and oil remediation.

October 9, 2024 Read more

ONE microscopy: from molecule to 3D structure with conventional microscopy

Researchers have developed a new method that makes it possible for the first time to image the three-dimensional shape of proteins with a conventional microscope.

October 9, 2024 Read more

Engineers create a chip-based tractor beam for biological particles

The tiny device uses a tightly focused beam of light to capture and manipulate cells.

October 4, 2024 Read more

Turning plants into workout supplement bio-factories

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers developed a method to produce creatine, carnosine and taurine - all animal-based nutrients and common workout supplements - right inside a plant.

October 2, 2024 Read more

Nanopillars create tiny openings in the nucleus without damaging cells

The research could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.

October 2, 2024 Read more

NMR-guided optimization of lipid nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery

Researchers uncover how different mixing methods influence the molecular structure and gene-silencing efficiency of siRNA-loaded nanoparticles.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Siloxane nanoparticles unlock precise organ targeting for mRNA therapy

Engineers have discovered a novel means of directing lipid nanoparticles, the revolutionary molecules that delivered the COVID-19 vaccines, to target specific tissues, presaging a new era in personalized medicine and gene therapy.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Revolutionary technology to unravel complex protein interactions that could transform cancer diagnostics

Scalable and adaptable, TETRIS captures the diversity of protein interactions on site to inform accurate cancer diagnoses, enabling the personalisation of ensuing treatments.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Light-controlled bio-based OptoAssays can diagnose diseases more easily and cost-effectively

Researchers developed testing methods in which simple LEDs could replace complex mechanical pumps. These OptoAssays not only mimic the behavior of biological cells but also use their genetic programming.

September 26, 2024 Read more

New cell type discovered

Scientists have discovered a completely new type of cell which has the potential to enhance the future of tissue repair and generation.

September 23, 2024 Read more

Recharging the powerhouse of the cell

Researchers discover new way to simulate mitochondrial function to improve aging ailments and disease.

September 20, 2024 Read more

DNA origami with cargo function

Researchers show how DNA origami and fluorescent probes can be used to release molecular cargo in a targeted manner.

September 18, 2024 Read more

Novel coupled nanopore platform offers greater precision for detecting molecules

Researchers created the first ever reusable coupled nanopore platform for detecting and guiding molecules.

September 12, 2024 Read more

New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids

Interdisciplinary research team uses DNA microbeads to control the development of cultivated tissue.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Elevating precision farming with innovative plant e-skin coupled with digital-twin monitoring system

Researchers developed an all-organic plant e-skin and a digital-twin system for real-time plant monitoring, aiding crop breeding and precision farming.

September 4, 2024 Read more

Nature-derived nanobubbles could enable biomedical applications

Bioengineers developed a road map for the protein-protein interactions that give rise to gas vesicles, naturally occurring nanobubbles with potential use in biomedical applications.

September 3, 2024 Read more

Berry extracts and nanocellulose as skin sprays and dressings to prevent microbes

Researchers developed a skin spray, based on nanocellulose and antimicrobial compounds from wild berries, which can be used to treat wounds and eliminate hospital-acquired bacteria such as MRSA before surgery.

August 27, 2024 Read more

Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories

Scientists found that two relatively obscure species of purple bacteria have the ability to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), natural polymers that can be purified to make plastic.

August 24, 2024 Read more