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Bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine

Regeneration of muscle tissue was achieved by combining direct cell reprogramming with natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold as structural support.

Feb 22nd, 2021

New artificial membranes enable better understanding of membrane proteins

A new artificial membrane helps researchers understand proteins in human cell membranes. The membrane rim is made of a detergent, with a center made of lipid molecules found in biological membranes, including cholesterol.

Feb 20th, 2021

New method developed for 'up-sizing' mini organs used in medical research

A team of engineers and scientists has developed a method of 'multiplying' organoids: miniature collections of cells that mimic the behaviour of various organs and are promising tools for the study of human biology and disease.

Feb 8th, 2021

Biomedical engineers develop 'smart' sensor bandages

This smart bandage could enable remote monitoring for the early detection of illnesses such as pressure ulcers, allowing for immediate treatment or intervention.

Feb 5th, 2021

Cell-free biotechnology enables shelf-stable vaccines on demand

Researchers have devised a new method of using extracts derived from bioengineered bacteria to create vaccines that protect against life-threatening infections caused by pathogenic bacteria.

Feb 4th, 2021

3D-printed microbes open door to enhanced performance of biomaterials

Scientists have developed a new method for 3D printing living microbes in controlled patterns, expanding the potential for using engineered bacteria to recover rare-earth metals, clean wastewater, detect uranium and more.

Feb 3rd, 2021

Synthetic biology reinvents development

Scientists have used synthetic biology to develop a new type of genetic design that can reproduce some of the key processes that enable creating structures in natural systems, from termite nests to the development of embryos.

Feb 1st, 2021

New biosensors quickly detect coronavirus proteins and antibodies

When mixed with fluid from a nasal swab or blood sample, these protein sensors emit light within minutes.

Jan 29th, 2021

Scientists 'farm' natural killer cells in novel cancer fighting approach

Engineers and oncologists teamed to develop a microfluidic chip capable of capturing the body's natural killer immune cells to harvest their cancer-killing exosomes.

Jan 28th, 2021

Making wheat and peanuts less allergenic

Research uses plant breeding and biotechnology to remove proteins associated with food allergies.

Jan 27th, 2021

Wirelessly rechargeable soft brain implant controls brain cells

Researchers have developed a smartphone-controlled soft brain implant that can be recharged wirelessly from outside the body.

Jan 26th, 2021

Cargo delivery by polymers

Degradable sugar-based polymers may store and release useful molecular freight.

Jan 22nd, 2021

Could lab-grown plant tissue ease the environmental toll of logging and agriculture?

Researchers grow structures made of wood-like plant cells in a lab, hinting at the possibility of more efficient biomaterials production.

Jan 20th, 2021

New biomaterials can be 'fine-tuned' for medical applications

Researchers have succeeded in 'fine tuning' a new thermoplastic biomaterial to enable both the rate at which it degrades in the body and its mechanical properties to be controlled independently.

Jan 19th, 2021

Lasers and molecular tethers create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering

Researchers have developed a technique to modify naturally occurring biological polymers with protein-based biochemical messages that affect cell behavior. Their approach uses a near-infrared laser to trigger chemical adhesion of protein messages to a scaffold made from biological polymers such as collagen, a connective tissue found throughout our bodies.