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Tiny traps can provide new knowledge about difficult-to-treat diseases

Researchers have developed a novel method for studying protein clumps associated with diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. This technique involves capturing proteins in nano-sized traps, allowing for unprecedented examination of their interactions.

November 20, 2023 Read more

The social network of proteins

Scientists map the entire protein network architecture of a cell, representing the first comprehensive view of the protein-protein interaction network of an organism.

November 19, 2023 Read more

Breakthrough in human liver organoid technology advances liver research

Unveiling major advancements in liver organoid technology offers new insights into liver function and disease research.

November 16, 2023 Read more

Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin

Researchers have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function.

November 15, 2023 Read more

Engineering bacteria to biosynthesize intricate protein complexes

Scientists developed an innovative bioengineering approach using genetically modified bacteria; these bacteria can incorporate protein cages around protein crystals.

November 15, 2023 Read more

Improving analytic reliability of protein encapsulation in MOFs

Researchers systematically evaluated common techniques for quantifying protein encapsulation in MOFs, finding striking variability and dependence on the method used.

November 13, 2023 Read more

Scientists use quantum biology, AI to sharpen genome editing tool

Scientists used quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR Cas9 genome editing tools work on organisms like microbes that can be modified to produce renewable fuels and chemicals.

November 11, 2023 Read more

Microbial cell factories offer sustainable alternative to chemical factories for compound production

A computer simulation program called iBridge facilitates the shift from chemical plants to microbial factories, enhancing compound production with precision gene targeting.

November 9, 2023 Read more

Accurate verification of genetic content in gene therapy viruses

A new four-year grant to develop a simpler, more effective way to accurately determine whether viruses intended for gene therapy contain their full genetic cargo.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Synthetic chromosome pushes scientific boundaries

Researchers have moved us a step closer to having the world's first yeast strain with an entirely synthetic and versatile genome - an advance seen as a future-defining moment in science.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Extracellular vesicles captured using sustainable wood celluose-based nanofiber sheets

Extracting and analyzing extracellular vesicles using this new technology has the potential to revolutionize early cancer diagnosis and open the door to personalized medicine.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Processor made for AI speeds up genome assembly

A hardware accelerator initially developed for artificial intelligence operations successfully speeds up the alignment of protein and DNA molecules, making the process up to 10 times faster than state-of-the-art methods.

November 7, 2023 Read more

Researchers can now visualize osmotic pressure in living tissue

These measurements can help understand how cells and tissues survive under pressure, and reveal how problems in regulating pressures lead to disease.

November 3, 2023 Read more

Working to improve formulation of RNA-based pharmaceuticals

A team of university and industry researchers is developing new formulations and manufacturing processes for the messenger RNA (mRNA) delivery systems used in some COVID vaccines.

November 1, 2023 Read more

Scientists expand our understanding of biological nanowires

The movement of electrons across wires is what allows us to use electricity every day. Biological nanowires, microscopic wires made of proteins, have caught researchers' attention for their ability to carry electrons over long distances.

November 1, 2023 Read more

MXene-enhanced plasmonic sensing for ultrasensitive label-free miRNA detection

Researchers effectively exploited the unique properties of MXene to enhance the sensing performance of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors. By spin-coating a thin layer of MXene nanosheets on the plasmonic substrate, the reflectivity can be significantly reduced, which results in a sharp phase change at the SPR angle.

October 31, 2023 Read more

'Plug and play' nanoparticles could make it easier to tackle various biological targets

Engineers have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target different biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins.

October 30, 2023 Read more

Ultrafast x-ray pulses force atoms to give up their electronic secrets

A new spectroscopy technique could help reveal the inner workings of metal catalysts and the proteins involved in photosynthesis in plants.

October 28, 2023 Read more