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Nanotechnology assisted retina cell breakthrough could help treat blindness

Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough by utilizing nanotechnology to construct a 3D 'scaffold' capable of cultivating cells from the retina.

July 31, 2023 Read more

New chemical process makes it easier to craft amino acids that don't exist in nature

Chemists describe a powerful new way to create new-to-nature, 'unnatural' amino acids, which could find use in protein-based therapies and open up novel branches of organic chemistry.

July 31, 2023 Read more

Are quantum computers the future of genome analysis?

Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for identifying single nucleotides by using quantum computing.

July 31, 2023 Read more

Predicting early cancers with molecular vibration in serum

Scientists have taken a significant leap foward by developing a lable-free SERS-Artificial intelligence method for cancer screening. This technology merges the detection strengths of traditional SERS system with the analytical power of advanced big data tool.

July 31, 2023 Read more

Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic

Researchers have developed a multimodal platform to image biohybrids to better understand how they function and how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion.

July 28, 2023 Read more

Turning bacteria into solar factories with semiconductor nanoclusters

New research could revolutionize sustainable chemical production by leveraging semiconductor nanoclusters within bacteria. This approach harnesses the power of solar energy, paving the way for future bio-catalysis and sustainability applications.

July 28, 2023 Read more

Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat

The ink helps heart muscle cells align so that they can contract in coordination.

July 27, 2023 Read more

Bacteria as blacksmiths - new method to assemble unconventional materials

A new study shows a novel experimental strategy to fabricate materials from small building blocks.

July 27, 2023 Read more

Unraveling a protein that may inspire a new biotechnology tool

Scientists have unraveled the step-by-step activation process of a protein with a deep evolutionary history in all domains of life, opening the door to harnessing its functions for use as a biotechnology tool.

July 26, 2023 Read more

Towards artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria

Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, researchers produced hybrid solid catalysts for artificial photosynthesis. These catalysts exhibit high activity, stability, and durability, highlighting the potential of the proposed innovative approach.

July 25, 2023 Read more

Extraordinarily strong, lightweight material combines DNA and glass

By building a structure out of DNA and then coating it with glass, researchers have created a very strong material with very low density.

July 25, 2023 Read more

Pioneering study signals new era of environment-friendly programmable bioelectronics

Researchers have created a unique microscopic toolkit of 'green' tuneable electrical components, paving the way for a new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors.

July 25, 2023 Read more

New graphene transistor sensor mimics cell membrane functions

The device detects the same molecules that cell receptors do, and may enable routine early screening for cancers and other diseases.

July 21, 2023 Read more

Nano-size carbon material could be used to treat Down syndrome

New study describes how a novel nanomaterial can treat disorders of toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide that occur in Down syndrome and many other disorders.

July 21, 2023 Read more

Detection of bacteria and viruses with fluorescent nanotubes

Researchers developed a new approach to construct modular optical sensors which are capable of detecting viruses and bacteria. For this purpose, they used fluorescent carbon nanotubes with a novel type of DNA anchors that act as molecular handles.

July 21, 2023 Read more

New kind of superresolution explores cell division

Interactions between structures at the nanoscale sync up with the way the whole cell contracts and expands during this vital process.

July 20, 2023 Read more

Researchers design multiclass cancer diagnostic tool using AI, MicroRNA

MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, regulate genes and biological processes in the human body, including cancer formation and development. To explore the feasibility of miRNAs as cancer biomarkers, researchers created a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles.

July 20, 2023 Read more

Better lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

Structural biologists and pharmaceutical scientists have teamed up to improve the drug delivery system made famous by the Covid vaccines.

July 17, 2023 Read more