Squished cells could shape design of synthetic materials
Scientists are trying to recreate aspects of those broad design principles in synthetic systems comprised of simple membranes and complex fluids.
May 4th, 2016
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Scientists pioneer synthetic derivatives of 'game-changing' new antibiotic
Scientists have successfully produced two synthetic derivatives of Teixobactin - the world's first known antibiotic capable of destroying drug-resistant bacteria.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreControlling RNA in living cells
Modular, programmable proteins can be used to track or manipulate gene expression.
Apr 26th, 2016
Read moreMicro heart muscle created from stem cells (w/video)
New technique offers cheaper, faster method to create heart tissue for testing drugs and modeling disease.
Apr 21st, 2016
Read moreThe contrarian dance of DNA
Have a close-up look at DNA; you'll see it wiggles in the oddest way.
Apr 21st, 2016
Read moreOptogenetics reveals new insights into circuits of the brain
Researchers show how neural wiring works in the visual system.
Apr 20th, 2016
Read moreMicrobial biosensor designed to evaluate water toxicity
This is an innovative, simple and inexpensive biological tool which can detect several contaminants and can be easy to use in economically restricted areas, such as developing countries.
Apr 19th, 2016
Read moreBiochemists solve the structure of cell's DNA gatekeeper
Scientists have produced the most detailed map yet of the massive protein machine that controls access to the DNA-containing heart of the cell.
Apr 18th, 2016
Read moreNew optogenetic tool moves proteins within cells to study biological changes
By using lasers, scientists can switch off and on proteins to watch how cells react quickly to their new reality.
Apr 18th, 2016
Read moreMechanics of the cell
Investigation of simple model cells resolves deformation mechanisms.
Apr 18th, 2016
Read moreFrom a cow's gut, a key to future biofuels
Scientists have made advances in unlocking the mystery of how to break down tough cellulose in plant matter by investigating Fibrobacter succinogenes S85, an anaerobic bacterium found in the rumen of cows and other herbivores.
Apr 15th, 2016
Read moreA novel method for extending the life of implantable devices in situ
Researchers report on a novel biochemical method that enables the rapid and repeated regeneration of selected molecular constituents in situ after device implantation, which has the potential to substantially extend the lifetime of bioactive films without the need for device removal.
Apr 13th, 2016
Read moreMajor advance in synthetic biochemistry holds promise for industrial products, biofuels
Biochemists have devised a way to convert sugar into a variety of useful chemical compounds without using cells.
Apr 12th, 2016
Read moreMethods used to create textiles also could help manufacture human tissues
Bioengineers determine textile manufacturing processes ideal for engineering tissues needed for organ and tissue repair.
Apr 8th, 2016
Read morePlastic proteins: Synthetic material mimics essential characteristics of natural proteins
Researchers hoping to design new materials for energy uses have developed a system to make synthetic polymers with the versatility of nature's own polymers, the ubiquitous proteins. Based on an inexpensive industrial chemical, these synthetic polymers might one day be used to create materials with functions as limitless as proteins, which are involved in every facet of life.
Apr 7th, 2016
Read moreSunlight can be used to produce chemicals and energy
Researchers have discovered a natural process they describe as reverse photosynthesis.
Apr 4th, 2016
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