A smarter way to screen molecular libraries
Large-scale screening of mutant yeast strains allows researchers to home in on and assign functions to biologically active chemical compounds.
Posted: Oct 6th, 2017
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Completing the drug design jigsaw
A powerful new way of analysing how drugs interact with molecules in the body could aid the design of better treatments with fewer side-effects.
Posted: Oct 5th, 2017
Read moreDesigner biosensor can detect antibiotic production by microbes
Researchers have engineered designer biosensors that can detect antibiotic molecules of interest. The biosensors are a first step toward creating antibiotic-producing 'factories' within microbes.
Posted: Oct 3rd, 2017
Read moreVisualizing life in silico
A new interface allows any cell biologist - not just master programmers - to run biological models on the Virtual Cell supercomputer.
Posted: Oct 3rd, 2017
Read moreHow molecular scissors cut in the right place
Scientists have found out how CRISPR-Cas9 - also known as 'molecular scissors' - can search the genome for a specific DNA sequence.
Posted: Sep 29th, 2017
Read moreScientists create endocytosis on demand by 'hotwiring' cells
A solution to the problem of creating endocytosis on demand is being compared to 'hotwiring' a car.
Posted: Sep 28th, 2017
Read moreMini-protein rapid design method opens way to create a new class of drugs
The method quickly produces small, stable proteins for custom-designed therapeutics that may have applications in fighting flu, toxins or other disease agents.
Posted: Sep 28th, 2017
Read moreUsing spare parts might 'jump-start' protein design
By going back to nature's drawing board - evolution - scientists have created new proteins, based on 'existing natural parts', that carry out their intended function with flying colors.
Posted: Sep 27th, 2017
Read moreResearchers develop gene circuit design strategy to advance synthetic biology
Scientists and engineers have developed synthetic gene circuits that program the functionality, performance, and behavior of living cells. These gene circuits hold great promise in medical and biotechnological applications, but to date, most circuits are constructed through a manner, which relies on a designer's intuition and is often inefficient. Researchers have addressed the challenge by constructing an integrated modeling framework for quantitatively describing and predicting gene circuit behaviors.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2017
Read moreScientists present new synthesis method for click chemistry
A recent study has presented a new way to advance the click chemistry. This is expected to be used in various areas, such as the synthetic chemistry of new drugs, development of functional high-molecules, and bio-imaging.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2017
Read moreRegenerating tissues with gene-targeting molecules
A synthetic DNA-targeting molecule could pave the way for tissue regeneration.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2017
Read moreFresh blood for damaged tissues via alginate hydrogels
Biomaterial-mediated delivery of blood vessel growth factors could be used as a therapeutic strategy to treat peripheral vascular disease.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2017
Read moreBio-inspired approach to RNA delivery
New technique could make it easier to use mRNA to treat disease or deliver vaccines.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2017
Read moreWhat web browsers and proteins have in common
Researchers discover molecular 'add-ons' that customize protein interfaces.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2017
Read moreDNA triggers shape-shifting in hydrogels, opening a new way to make 'soft robots'
Biochemical engineers have used sequences of DNA molecules to induce shape-changing in water-based gels, demonstrating a new tactic to produce soft robots and 'smart' medical devices that do not rely on cumbersome wires, batteries or tethers.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2017
Read moreMore efficient use of raw materials with the aid of 'molecular conveyor belts'
Biotechnologists have succeeded in optimizing sugar utilization in baker's yeast.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2017
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