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Enzyme system for the hydrogen industry
An enzyme could make a dream come true for the energy industry: It can efficiently produce hydrogen using electricity and can also generate electricity from hydrogen. The enzyme is protected by embedding it in a polymer.
May 12, 2021 Read more
Engineered bacteria show promise for sustainable biofuel industry
Acetone, a volatile solvent used for everything from removing nail polish and cleaning textiles to manufacturing plastics, could get a sustainability boost from a new strain of engineered bacteria.
May 12, 2021 Read more
Lighting up biology from within
Researchers have created a low-cost, portable device that can apply non-invasive bioluminescent imaging technology to many uses in animals, humans.
May 11, 2021 Read more
New genetic copycatchers detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
Proof-of-principle research shows that genes can be accurately edited in cells throughout the body.
May 11, 2021 Read more
New material to treat wounds can protect against resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating a growing global problem.
May 11, 2021 Read more
Engineering diseased human skin in vitro
Scientists have successfully produced an in vitro diseased skin model that displays the pathophysiological hallmarks of type 2 diabetes based on 3D cell printing system.
May 10, 2021 Read more
Materials research says yes to wood
Scientists develop green alternatives to fossil raw materials. Bio-based materials are expected to reduce pollution and drive the shift to a more sustainable economy.
May 10, 2021 Read more
Researchers create leather-like material from silk proteins
Alternative leather manufacturing moves towards sustainable sources and environmentally friendly chemical processes.
May 5, 2021 Read more
3D Bioprinting technique controls cell orientation
Common bioprinting methods fail to direct cell orientation at the individual cell level, but a technique can with implications for engineering skeletal muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
May 5, 2021 Read more
Chemical 'nose' sniffs critical differences in DNA structures
Detection innovation could enhance drug development and cancer research.
May 4, 2021 Read more
Bioactive paper coatings to replace plastic for packaging foods
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly coating for paper packaging. With this, not only is plastic saved, but the coating of plant-based proteins and waxes also extends the shelf life of the food. After use, the packaging can be placed in the waste paper recycling bin for disposal.
May 3, 2021 Read more
Move over CRISPR, the retrons are coming
New gene editing technique enables millions of genetic experiments to be performed simultaneously.
April 30, 2021 Read more
New synthetic biology research manipulates micro-compartments in cells
In a new study, researchers controlled protein assembly and built these micro-compartments into different shapes and sizes, including long tubes and polyhedrons. Because this work illuminates how biological units, such as viruses and organelles, develop, it also could inform new ways to design medicine, synthetic cells and nano-reactors that are essential for nanotechnology.
April 28, 2021 Read more
CRISPR discovery paves the way for novel COVID testing method (w/video)
Am I infected with SARS-CoV-2? Is it one of the dangerous variants? Being able to answer these questions with a single diagnostic test can be decisive for gauging the spread of disease and selecting the right therapy. Researchers tackle this challenge with a new CRISPR discovery they translated into a diagnostic platform.
April 27, 2021 Read more
With a new synthetic biology tool, researchers have bacteria develop photos
Scientists have developed a new so-called optogenetic tool that simplifies a standard method in biotechnology: Instead of feeding the bacteria with sugar as commonly done, the researchers can now simply shine light on them.
April 27, 2021 Read more
In-cell nano-3D printer: Synthesizing stable filaments from in-cell protein crystals
Scientists are working on a promising approach for synthesizing protein assemblies from protein crystals. Their strategy involves introducing mutations into the genetic code of an organism that naturally produces protein crystals.
April 26, 2021 Read more
Bypassing broken genes
New approach to gene therapy can correct any disease-causing mutation within a gene.
April 21, 2021 Read more
New biomaterial regrows blood vessels and bone
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone, potentially providing a single-stage approach when repairing large bone defects.
April 20, 2021 Read more