Bioengineers program cells as digital signal processors
Synthetic biologists add tunable, analog-to-digital converter to their toolkit.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Biosensor '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
Read moreEngineered vessels evolve into living tissue
In one of the longest follow-up studies of its kind, researchers found that their specially bioengineered blood vessels evolved into living tissue after human implantation.
Mar 28th, 2019
Read moreAdhesive formed from bee spit and flower oil could form basis of new glues
Researchers are looking to a bee 'glue' as a model for a bioinspired adhesive because of its unique properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.
Mar 27th, 2019
Read moreMicrogels let medical implants fight off bacteria
Implants coated in microgel flecks could be key to reducing surgical infections.
Mar 26th, 2019
Read moreWearable sensors mimic skin to help with wound healing process
Researchers have developed skin-inspired electronics to conform to the skin, allowing for long-term, high-performance, real-time wound monitoring in users.
Mar 26th, 2019
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