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Slowly pulling proteins apart reveals unexpected path to stability

Large proteins with multiple domains may have more stable conformations than previously believed.

Aug 9th, 2016

Researchers have developed a new class of artificial proteins

Researchers report that they have developed a new class of artificial proteins. In the long term, the results could lead to better treatment of cancer and diabetes.

Aug 9th, 2016

Making artificial cells like soap bubbles

Artificial cell membranes for researching asymmetric cell membranes.

Aug 5th, 2016

Better biorefineries

Microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants.

Aug 4th, 2016

New microfluidic chip replicates muscle-nerve connection

New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.

Aug 4th, 2016

Portable device produces biopharmaceuticals on demand

System would use microbes for manufacturing small amounts of vaccines and other therapies.

Aug 1st, 2016

Novel 'repair system' discovered in algae may yield new tools for biotechnology

Chloroplasts can cut an interrupting insertion from a protein, but only in the light.

Jul 29th, 2016

Scientists grow mini human brains

Mini midbrains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics.

Jul 29th, 2016

Researchers develop placenta-on-a-chip

Researchers have developed the first placenta-on-a-chip that can fully model the transport of nutrients across the placental barrier.

Jul 25th, 2016

A bioink by any other name: Clarifying definitions in 3-D bioprinting

New article looks to provide clear definitions of 3-D printing terms for the bioengineering community.

Jul 25th, 2016

Scientists program cells to remember and respond to series of stimuli

New approach to biological circuit design enables scientists to track cell histories.

Jul 21st, 2016

Gas sensors 'see' through soil to analyze microbial interactions

Bacteria are programmed using synthetic biology to release gas to report when they exchange DNA through horizontal gene transfer, the process by which organisms share genetic traits without a parent-to-child relationship.

Jul 19th, 2016

Bonding to bones strongly

Researchers have developed a new kind of hydrogel that bonds spontaneously and strongly to defected bones, suggesting potential use in the treatments of joint injuries.

Jul 14th, 2016

Microalgae - a promising future resource?

Microalgae hold tremendous potential for industrial biotechnology. They are an important resource in the production of food and medications, and in many other applications. In comparison to bacteria and fungi, however, they still play only a minor role.

Jul 13th, 2016

Researchers improve method to 'swell' cell structures, bringing details into view

Scientists reported a relatively simple method swell the tiny, complex structures within cells, bringing them within range of a common microscope's resolving range.

Jul 12th, 2016

New microfluidic device offers means for studying electric field cancer therapy

Low-intensity fields keep malignant cells from spreading, while preserving healthy cells.

Jul 5th, 2016

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