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Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be moulded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures

Reprogramming the shape of virus capsids could advance biomedicine.

July 17, 2023 Read more

Establishing ethical nanobiotechnology

Researchers chart course to safely harness powerful dual use applications.

July 13, 2023 Read more

Researchers visualize activity of CRISPR genetic scissors

Scientists have developed a new method to measure the smallest twists and torques of molecules within milliseconds. The method makes it possible to track the gene recognition of CRISPR-Cas protein complexes in real time and with the highest resolution.

July 12, 2023 Read more

Scientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature

A research team has discovered an astounding array of unexplored protein folds. This research will expand our understanding of the depth of the protein universe and the possibilities for de novo design of functional proteins.

July 12, 2023 Read more

Making headway in precision therapeutics with novel fully organic bioelectronic device

Tiny transistor enables device to acquire and transmit neurophysiologic brain signals while simultaneously providing power to the implanted device.

July 11, 2023 Read more

3D bioprinting technology to be used for removing cancer cells

In a first, scientists have developed a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology capable of eliminating cancer cells using the function of immune cells.

July 11, 2023 Read more

Reporters broadcast live, on-the-scene, inside living cells

Fluorescent tags allow live monitoring of 'growth factor signaling' proteins.

July 10, 2023 Read more

Light-activated molecular machines get cells 'talking'

Mechanical control over vital cellular processes could revolutionize drug design.

July 10, 2023 Read more

Mystery of microgels solved

Scientists have managed to explain the strange behaviour of microgels. Their measurements using neutron beams have pushed this measuring technique to its limits. The results open up opportunities for new applications in materials and pharmaceutical research.

July 10, 2023 Read more

AI learns the language of molecules to predict their properties

This AI system only needs a small amount of data to predict molecular properties, which could speed up drug discovery and material development.

July 7, 2023 Read more

Scientists use accoutic tweezers for targeted cancer therapy

Scientists developed a new type of acoustic tweezers - the phased-array holographic acoustic tweezers (PAHAT) system - which is based on a high-density planar array transducer capable of generating tunable three-dimensional bulk acoustic waves.

July 5, 2023 Read more

AI and CRISPR precisely control gene expression

According to new research artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target activity of CRISPR tools that target RNA instead of DNA.

July 3, 2023 Read more

DNA organization in real-time

Chromosomes, though tightly packed in the nucleus, are continuously moving, enabling gene activation through specific region contact. Scientists now have visualized this dynamic DNA process, providing new insights into its physical characteristics.

June 30, 2023 Read more

AI-generated nanoparticles prove capable of delivering modern medicines to diseased cells

Researchers used artificial intelligence to create microscopic particles which can effectively transport medicines to precisely target and treat diseased cells.

June 29, 2023 Read more

Researchers uncover new CRISPR-like system in animals that can edit the human genome

The first RNA-guided DNA-cutting enzyme found in eukaryotes, Fanzor could one day be harnessed to edit DNA more precisely than CRISPR/Cas systems.

June 28, 2023 Read more

Towards rapid tissue regeneration with nanosilicate implants

Researchers have made a leap forward in tissue regeneration by creating a multi-levelled scaffold that encompasses properties of native bone on both the nano, micro and macro scale.

June 28, 2023 Read more

Researchers develop new base editing tools using AI-predicted protein structure clustering

Researchers have pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted methods to discover novel deaminase proteins with unique functions through structural prediction and classification.

June 27, 2023 Read more

Human embryo-like models created from stem cells to understand earliest stages of human development

Scientists have created a stem cell-derived model of the human embryo in the lab by reprogramming human stem cells. The breakthrough could help research into genetic disorders and in understanding why and how pregnancies fail.

June 27, 2023 Read more