Biologists discovered a new facet of the mechanism of protein biosynthesis
Researchers have clarified how the living cell determine where protein synthesis should begin.
Jan 20th, 2016
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Memory capacity of brain is 10 times more than previously thought
Scientists have achieved critical insight into the size of neural connections, putting the memory capacity of the brain far higher than common estimates. The new work also answers a longstanding question as to how the brain is so energy efficient and could help engineers build computers that are incredibly powerful but also conserve energy.
Jan 20th, 2016
Read moreBreakthrough in human cell transformation could revolutionize regenerative medicine
Researchers have demonstrated the creation of a system that predicts how to create any human cell type from another cell type directly, without the need for experimental trial and error.
Jan 19th, 2016
Read moreNew tool puts accurate DNA analysis in fast lane
Bioengineers have developed a tool to speed the design of molecular diagnostics that depend on the specific recognition of pathogen DNA and RNA
Jan 19th, 2016
Read moreBlood cells in action
Biophysicists measure for the first time what happens when red blood cells 'wriggle'.
Jan 18th, 2016
Read moreBrain monitoring takes a leap out of the lab
Bioengineers and cognitive scientists have developed the first portable, 64-channel wearable brain activity monitoring system that's comparable to state-of-the-art equipment found in research laboratories.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreSqueezing cells into stem cells
Scientists have developed a new method that turns cells into stem cells by 'squeezing' them. The method paves the way for large-scale production of stem cells for medical purposes.
Jan 11th, 2016
Read moreOrgan-on-a-chip
In a step toward personalized drug testing, researchers coax human stem cells to form complex tissues.
Jan 7th, 2016
Read moreTracing a cellular family tree (w/video)
New technique allows tracking of gene expression over generations of cells as they specialize.
Jan 6th, 2016
Read moreA metabolic pathway in cyanobacteria could yield better biofuels and bioproducts from photosynthesis
Scientists have discovered that a metabolic pathway previously only suggested to be functional in photosynthetic organisms is actually a major pathway and can enable efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to organic compounds.
Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreAntibiotic-infused implants designed to help faces heal
Researchers developing temporary implants for facial reconstruction are incorporating a unique way to deliver time-released antibiotics to ward off infection while a patient heals.
Dec 18th, 2015
Read moreBiophysicists discover the key feature of an accurate tool for optogenetics
Biophysicists have developed a hypothesis to explain the function of a light-driven protein which pumps sodium ions across a cell membrane, and they have revealed the key structural feature of these pumps. The scientists see these sodium pumps as being highly promising tools in using light signals to control nerve cells - which is exactly what is involved in the new scientific field of optogenetics.
Dec 14th, 2015
Read more'Kill switches' shut down engineered bacteria
Synthetic biology technique could make it safer to put engineered microbes to work outside of the lab.
Dec 11th, 2015
Read moreNew way to make yeast hybrids may inspire new brews, biofuels
Thanks to a new method for making interspecies yeast hybrids in the lab, the makers of beer, wine, biofuels and other products that depend on yeasts may soon have many more strains of the microorganism to work with.
Dec 4th, 2015
Read moreBringing synthetic biology education to life
Nonprofit provides hands-on experiments to students and teachers worldwide.
Dec 4th, 2015
Read moreProtein imaging reveals detailed brain architecture (w/video)
Chemical engineers and neuroscientists have developed a new way to classify neurons by labeling and imaging the proteins found in each cell. This type of imaging offers clues to each neuron's function and should help in mapping the human brain, the researchers say.
Dec 3rd, 2015
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