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Scientists have embarked on an effort to develop a wireless, fully implantable device that can control the body's circadian clock, halving the time it takes to recover from jet lag and similar disruptions to the body's sleep/wake cycles.
May 13th, 2021
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A new, patented method called Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells. In this way, researchers can test new therapies more easily than before.
May 12th, 2021
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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 12th, 2021
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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 12th, 2021
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Researchers have created a low-cost, portable device that can apply non-invasive bioluminescent imaging technology to many uses in animals, humans.
May 11th, 2021
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Proof-of-principle research shows that genes can be accurately edited in cells throughout the body.
May 11th, 2021
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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 11th, 2021
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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 10th, 2021
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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 10th, 2021
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Alternative leather manufacturing moves towards sustainable sources and environmentally friendly chemical processes.
May 5th, 2021
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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 5th, 2021
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Detection innovation could enhance drug development and cancer research.
May 4th, 2021
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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 3rd, 2021
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New gene editing technique enables millions of genetic experiments to be performed simultaneously.
Apr 30th, 2021
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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.
Apr 28th, 2021
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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.
Apr 27th, 2021
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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.
Apr 27th, 2021
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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.
Apr 26th, 2021
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