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Scientists discovered a novel molecular system that uses an alternative chemical energy and employs a novel mechanism to perform mechanical work. By repeatedly contracting and expanding, this molecular motor functions similarly to a classical Stirling engine and helps to distribute cargo to membrane-bound organelles.
May 4th, 2023
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Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can create proteins not found in nature using generative diffusion, the same technology behind popular image-creation platforms such as DALL-E and Midjourney.
May 4th, 2023
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By using deep learning-generated 'fingerprints' to characterize millions of protein fragments, researchers have computationally designed novel protein binders that attach seamlessly to key targets, including the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
May 4th, 2023
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Scientists have developed new technology which has made it possible to isolate and study how a single protein - 10,000 times thinner than a human hair - behaves and changes over time.
May 3rd, 2023
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Scientists have developed an AI algorithm, LinearDesign, that boosts COVID-19 mRNA vaccine antibody response by 128-fold. LinearDesign takes a mere 11 minutes to generate the most stable mRNA sequence that encodes Spike protein.
May 2nd, 2023
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A research team has successfully used common plant proteins to 3D-print an edible cell culture scaffold, allowing more affordable and sustainable lab-grown meat to be served on the table.
May 1st, 2023
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Technique based on special cell-penetrating peptides promises advantages over current methods for editing the genomes of primary cells, such as patients' T-cells.
Apr 29th, 2023
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Newly discovered electrical activity within cells could change the way researchers think about biological chemistry.
Apr 29th, 2023
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Scientists show that CRISPR-Cas9 can also be used to inhibit viruses such as adenoviruses in cell cultures.
Apr 26th, 2023
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Researchers design gene-encoded DNA origami nanostructures for targeted and efficient in vivo gene therapy, offering an alternative to traditional viral vectors and liposomes.
Apr 25th, 2023
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Raman imaging offers a greater potential for detecting multiple enzyme activities than fluorescence imaging, demonstrate researchers by developing 9CN-rhodol-based activatable Raman probes using a novel mechanism for Raman signal activation.
Apr 25th, 2023
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A new protein design software adapts a strategy proven adept at board games like chess and Go.
Apr 21st, 2023
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A recent paper highlights how further research into the field of mycology - the study of fungi - could aid in the discovery and application of many newly emerging biotechnologies.
Apr 21st, 2023
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Engineers developed a method to create synthetic spider silk at high yields while retaining strength and toughness using mussel foot proteins.
Apr 21st, 2023
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Researchers are using artificial intelligence to design new proteins that go beyond those found in nature. These tunable proteins could be used to create new materials with specific mechanical properties, like toughness or flexibility.
Apr 21st, 2023
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Scientists describe a hitherto unknown mechanism for DNA folding. Their findings provide new insights into chromosomal processes that are vital to both normal development and to prevent disease.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Researchers have developed dedicated molecular nanocages for siRNA delivery that are easy to prepare and display tuneable siRNA delivery characteristics.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Scientists used AlphaFold 2 to develop a powerful deep learning approach for predicting and modeling multi-protein interactions. The approach, AF2Complex, generates much more accurate structural models than previous methods for modeling a protein complex.
Apr 18th, 2023
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