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Using a family of photosynthetic bacteria commonly found in lakes and seas, researchers have developed a technology to generate electricity and hydrogen energy.
Jun 19th, 2018
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Researchers investigate whether the rate of enzymatic reactions in ribonucleoprotein granules, a condensed form of bio-matter found inside cells, is accelerated.
Jun 19th, 2018
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In what could address a critical bottleneck in biology research, researchers announced they have pioneered a new way to synthesize DNA sequences through a creative use of enzymes that promises to be faster, cheaper, and more accurate.
Jun 18th, 2018
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Researchers guide the shape of cells and tissues with optogenetics.
Jun 18th, 2018
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More research needs to be done to understand whether CRISPR-Cas9 - molecular ?scissors? that make gene editing a possibility - may inadvertently increase cancer risk in cells.
Jun 12th, 2018
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In order to strengthen the efficacy of vaccines on the immune system, and in particular on T lymphocytes, specialized in the detection of cancer cells, researchers have developed spider silk microcapsules capable of delivering the vaccine directly to the heart of immune cells.
Jun 12th, 2018
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Open-source eVOLVER can support 96-chamber automated growth experiments.
Jun 11th, 2018
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An international team of researchers has made CRISPR technology more accessible and standardized by simplifying its complex implementation.
Jun 8th, 2018
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Researchers have developed a series of engineered proteins that could improve biomanufacturing processes for the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals and commodity chemicals.
Jun 7th, 2018
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Scientists introduce technique to study dynamic processes with greater accuracy.
Jun 6th, 2018
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The way spider glues function in humid conditions provides clues for better commercial adhesives.
Jun 5th, 2018
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Researchers have developed a novel computational tool named BigSCale to analyze millions of single cells simultaneously.
Jun 5th, 2018
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Researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system that can activate the twitch reflex in a cockroach and identify letters in the Braille alphabet.
May 31st, 2018
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Scientists use technique to automatically predict the amount of biofuel produced by microbes.
May 30th, 2018
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An international team of researchers engineered a cell-like structure that harnesses photosynthesis to perform metabolic reactions, including energy harvesting, carbon fixation and cytoskeleton formation.
May 29th, 2018
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Scientists report their new method to create a neurological model, using microscopic plates to connect neurons together one cell at a time.
May 22nd, 2018
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Scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein.
May 22nd, 2018
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Scientists are reporting an innovative new method to screen for potential cancer drugs. The technique makes use of tiny, three-dimensional ball-like aggregates of cells called spheroids. These structures can be used to interrogate hundreds or even thousands of compounds rapidly using a technique called high throughput screening.
May 14th, 2018
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