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By combining a number of methods, researchers have developed a method that allows full-length sequencing of the total RNA of a single cell. The ability to do such full-length sequencing is important for understanding how single cells develop and function in biological systems.
Posted: Mar 9th, 2018
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Discovery suggests the possibility of non-invasive metabolic monitoring for use in research and development of improved therapeutics.
Posted: Mar 8th, 2018
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An immunotherapy drug embedded in a slow-release hydrogel appears to be highly effective at killing cancer cells.
Posted: Mar 7th, 2018
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Scientists have designed genetic 'circuits' out of living cellular material in order to gain a better understanding of how proteins function, with the goal of making improvements.
Posted: Mar 6th, 2018
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An international research team has developed a synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects.
Posted: Mar 6th, 2018
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Bacteria could be programmed to efficiently produce drugs, thanks to breakthrough research into synthetic biology using engineering principles.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2018
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FlatScope may be the world's tiniest, lightest microscope for biological applications and beyond.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2018
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Biochemists have made a discovery that sheds light on the molecular machinery that allows some cells, such as immune cells or even malignant cancer cells in humans, to wiggle their way through tissues like organs, skin or bones.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2018
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Researchers report a new gene editing method that can modify a single DNA base in the human genome with absolute precision.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2018
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Advance paves the way for the design of transmembrane proteins with useful, new functions.
Posted: Mar 1st, 2018
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In first quantum machine learning study with biological data, researchers leverage D-Wave to understand gene regulation.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2018
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An international research consortium developed the first computer model to include 3D in the representation of human metabolic processes.
Posted: Feb 22nd, 2018
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Framework guides complex bioengineering tasks between multiple cell populations.
Posted: Feb 21st, 2018
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Researchers have unlocked the genetic code behind some of the brightest and most vibrant colours in nature.
Posted: Feb 19th, 2018
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Scientists have tested how pathogens interact with artificial human organs.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2018
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Researchers have demonstrated a motion capture-like technology that tracks how proteins fold and change shape using fluorescent probes. The research could lead to improvements in drugs used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, as well as new methods of imaging that may also allow for earlier detection.
Posted: Feb 13th, 2018
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