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Nanoplasmonic imaging reveals real-time protein secretion

Researchers have used a nanoplasmonics approach to observe the real-time production of cell secretions, including proteins and antibodies; an advancement that could aid in the development of cancer treatments, vaccines, and other therapies.

April 11, 2023 Read more

Simple but revolutionary modular organoids

Scientists have developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in a cube-like structure, that allows researchers to construct complex 3D organoids without using elaborate techniques.

April 11, 2023 Read more

How artificial intelligence can improve protein detection

Small proteins play a critical role in the regulation of immune response, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. In order to better detect and study them, scientists have combined one of the most effective microscopy methods, called iSCAT, with artificial intelligence.

April 10, 2023 Read more

Engineered plants produce sex perfume to trick pests and replace pesticides

By using precision gene engineering techniques, researchers have been able to turn tobacco plants into solar-powered factories for moth sex pheromones.

April 10, 2023 Read more

Two-organ chip to answer fatty liver questions

A tiny platform empowers scientists to examine how gut and liver cells interact in health and disease.

April 7, 2023 Read more

Simple but revolutionary modular organoids (w/video)

Researchers have developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in a cube-like structure, that allows researchers to construct complex 3D organoids without using elaborate techniques.

April 7, 2023 Read more

Innovating efficient artificial antioxidases for stem cell therapy

Scientists have designed a novel biocatalyst as an artificial antioxidase to improve stem cell transplantation outcomes and offers an efficient, multifaceted, and robust artificial antioxidase for broad-spectrum ROS scavenging and has the potential to enhance stem cell-related therapies and address various ROS-mediated diseases.

April 5, 2023 Read more

Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice

Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens for children. Scientists have developed a nanoparticle that delivers mRNA to liver cells in order to teach the immune system to tolerate peanut protein and alleviate allergies.

April 5, 2023 Read more

Introducing 'BioArm' - the portable 3D bioprinter joining the fight against cancer (w/video)

Researchers have developed a 3D bioprinter - a machine that can print 3D structures using living cells and other biological materials - for cancer research.

April 4, 2023 Read more

Human tissue models instead of animal experiments?

A new research project aims to develop scientific principles and biomaterials for the standardized production of valid tissue models.

April 4, 2023 Read more

A patient-friendly hydrogel platform for administering lifesaving biologics

Researchers developed hydrogel platform for delivering monoclonal antibodies (MABs) through subcutaneous injection.

April 3, 2023 Read more

New type of friction discovered in ligand-protein systems

Scientists have discovered a new, direction-dependent friction in proteins called anisotropic friction. The results provide a key piece of the puzzle for understanding friction in technical applications and biological complexes.

March 31, 2023 Read more

A new model predicts the flexibility of DNA movement at the molecular scale

This work is a milestone in the mesoscopic simulation of DNA. It presents a systematic and comprehensive study of DNA movement correlations and a new method to capture them.

March 31, 2023 Read more

New nanoparticles can perform gene-editing in the lungs

Using these RNA-delivery particles, researchers hope to develop new treatments for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases.

March 30, 2023 Read more

New RNA-based toolkit to regulate gene activity could advance regenerative medicine, gene therapy and biotechnology

Turning genes on and off as easily and predictably as flicking a switch could be a powerful tool in medicine and biotech. A type of technology called a riboswitch might be the key.

March 30, 2023 Read more

Using nanodiamonds to create intracellular sensors

Optically trapped nanodiamonds could be used to measure temperature, magnetic fields and other properties inside living cells.

March 30, 2023 Read more

Nanoencapsulation strategy to protect bioactive compounds from food during digestion

Scientists combined substances extracted from fruit residues and egg white to package nanoparticles of anthocyanin, a plant pigment with antioxidant action.

March 29, 2023 Read more

'Chemical cube' tools for building new drugs and agrochemicals

In an ongoing discovery program, a chemical-creation platform is being unearthed - based on cubic molecules - that could help breathe new life into tired drugs and agrochemicals.

March 29, 2023 Read more