New DNA computer assesses water quality
Synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know - within mere minutes - if their water is safe to drink.
Feb 17th, 2022
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Researchers 'tune' gel-forming protein molecules to boost their versatility for biomedical applications
Researchers found, among other findings, that using a pH near the isoelectric point of the protein results in the electrostatic repulsions being minimized, which allows for self-assembly and gelation. They found that the same effect can be induced by increasing the ionic strength to screen any electrostatic repulsions that are present.
Feb 15th, 2022
Read moreScientists show how artificial intelligence can help to study protein complexes
Scientists have developed a new method for studying proteins by developing an AI-based method for analysing cryo-electron microscopy data.
Feb 15th, 2022
Read moreReducing animal testing with 3D bioprinting
The European project BRIGHTER is developing a new technology to produce functional human tissues as an alternative to animal experimentation in the field of biomedical research. This light-based 3D bioprinting technology fabricates tissues by patterning three-dimensional cell cultures.
Feb 14th, 2022
Read moreNew computer vision system designed to analyse cells in microscopy videos
Researchers have developed a system based on computer vision techniques that allows automatic analysis of biomedical videos captured by microscopy in order to characterise and describe the behaviour of the cells that appear in the images.
Feb 11th, 2022
Read moreHealing nerves on spider silk
Spider silk Janus fibers could attract nerve cells and stimulate their growth.
Feb 11th, 2022
Read moreSimplifying RNA editing for treating genetic diseases
New research could make it much simpler to repair disease-causing mutations in RNA without compromising precision or efficiency.
Feb 11th, 2022
Read moreCellular tornadoes sculpt our organs (w/video)
Scientists have demonstrated that cells self-organise to generate forces that model the shapes of our tissues.
Feb 11th, 2022
Read moreResearchers reveal largest catalogue of gene activators
Researchers have created a first-in-class functional catalogue of proteins that activate gene expression, with implications for tailored therapy for cancer and other diseases that occur when wrong genes are switched on.
Feb 11th, 2022
Read moreScientists create a global repository for cell engineering
A cloud-based repository that creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms has been successfully trialled.
Feb 9th, 2022
Read morePredicting cell fates: Researchers develop AI solutions for next-gen medical research
Scientists are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to discover solutions to biomedical research problems, thus enabling medical innovations for a healthier society.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Read moreTracking multiple genes with flying colors
A new method for mapping gene expression deep in the body could one day be used to track stem cells or cancer therapy.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Read moreCRISPR-Cas9 can generate unexpected, heritable mutations
In a new study, researchers have discovered that the method can give rise to unforeseen changes in DNA that can be inherited by the next generation. These scientists therefore urge caution and meticulous validation before using CRISPR-Cas9 for medical purposes.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Read moreScientists regrow frog's lost leg
Regrowth of legs and arms remains the province of salamanders and superheroes. But in a new study, scientists have brought us a step closer to the goal of regenerative medicine.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Read moreComplex three-dimensional kidney tissue generated in the lab from scratch
Researchers have created complex 3D kidney tissue in the lab solely from cultured mouse embryonic stem cells. These organoids could lead the way to better kidney research and, eventually, artificial kidneys for human transplant.
Feb 1st, 2022
Read moreArtificial intelligence system rapidly predicts how two proteins will attach
The machine-learning model could help scientists speed the development of new medicines.
Feb 1st, 2022
Read moreScientists use 'sticky' DNA to build organized structures of gel blocks
Scientists have used strands of microscopic DNA to direct the self-assembly of hydrogel blocks that can be seen by the naked eye. The hydrogel blocks are so far the largest objects programmed by DNA to form organized structures.
Jan 31st, 2022
Read moreArtificial muscles made of proteins
A research team has developed the first material made of natural proteins that contracts autonomously.
Jan 28th, 2022
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