Synthetic biologists hack bacterial sensors
Technology could enable new medical, industrial, environmental biosensors.
May 20th, 2019
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Imaging of Golgi apparatus in yeast shows protein processing via conveyor belts
A powerful microscopy technique reveals that Golgi apparatus process proteins in a manner that resembles a conveyor belt.
May 17th, 2019
Read moreCell architects: engineered 'smart cells' improve production of pharmaceutical raw materials
Intelligent systems create metabolic pathways and engineer enzymes within microorganisms.
May 7th, 2019
Read moreResearchers create artificial mother-of-pearl using bacteria
A biologist invented an inexpensive and environmentally friendly method for making artificial nacre using an innovative component: bacteria. The artificial nacre is made of biologically produced materials and has the toughness of natural nacre, while also being stiff and, surprisingly, bendable.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Read moreBioengineers program cells as digital signal processors
Synthetic biologists add tunable, analog-to-digital converter to their toolkit.
Apr 18th, 2019
Read moreBiosensor 'bandage' collects and analyzes sweat
Researchers have developed a bandage-like biosensor that both collects and -- in conjunction with a smart phone -- analyzes sweat.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read moreSmart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment
Engineers have developed and tested a new drug-delivery system that senses high oxidant levels and responds by administering just the right amount of antioxidant to restore this delicate balance.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read moreThe sticky science of underwater adhesives
Mussel foot protein is sticky; engineering researchers can make it stickier.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read moreScientists print first 3D heart using patient's biological materials
Engineered heart completely matches the immunological, cellular, biochemical and anatomical properties of the patient.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreNew research advances the art of protein blacksmithing
Researchers forge new computational tools to make more accurate predictions of protein structures.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreUltrasound aligns living cells in bioprinted tissues
Researchers have developed a technique to improve the characteristics of engineered tissues by using ultrasound to align living cells during the biofabrication process.
Apr 10th, 2019
Read moreA fungus, an antibiotic, a parasite, and a cure
Researchers engineer a cost-effective treatment for neglected tropical disease.
Apr 10th, 2019
Read moreEveryday enzymes, now grown in plants
Myriad industrial processes rely on enzymes, from making orange juice to manufacturing denim jeans. Emerging research is transforming how these enzymes get made.
Apr 9th, 2019
Read more'Stained glass' technique kills deadly hospital bacteria
Scientists have discovered a technique similar to medieval stained glass-making that can completely eradicate the deadliest hospital infections within hours.
Apr 9th, 2019
Read moreDesigner organelles in cells produce synthetic proteins (w/video)
Scientists create membraneless organelles to build proteins in living cells / Incorporation of synthetic amino acids allows completely new chemical functionality.
Mar 29th, 2019
Read moreEngineers grow prevascularized tissue for cardiac patches
Patching up a heart needs the help of tiny blood vessels. Aligning dense vascular structures in engineered cardiac patches can help patients recover from a heart attack.
Mar 28th, 2019
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