Researchers show how the catalytic activity of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be significantly increased. This brings biotechnological and thus eco-friendly application a big step closer.
Oct 5th, 2020
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Scientists discover a natural food pigment that can distinguish between living and dead cells in cell cultures.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Driven by a machine learning algorithm, the closed-loop biohybrid device maintained a set membrane voltage in human stem cells for 10 hours.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Scientists have engineered a key plant enzyme and introduced it in Escherichia coli bacteria in order to create an optimal experimental environment for studying how to speed up photosynthesis, a holy grail for improving crop yields.
Sep 22nd, 2020
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A dose of artificial intelligence can speed the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help injuries heal.
Sep 21st, 2020
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Scientists have generated accurate replications of human retinas in culture that can be used to pinpoint the specific types of cells affected by genetic eye diseases. The culmination of a six-year effort, this achievement will accelerate progress in developing new therapies.
Sep 21st, 2020
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Scientists have commandeered simple, single-celled microorganisms - namely E. coli bacteria - and engineering them to explore the complex process of glycosylation and the functional role that protein-linked glycans play in health and disease.
Sep 16th, 2020
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Biosensors that are wearable on human skin or safely used inside the body are increasingly prevalent for both medical applications and everyday health monitoring. Finding the right materials to bind the sensors together and adhere them to surfaces is also an important part of making this technology better.
Sep 16th, 2020
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Scientists employ genetically engineered viruses to produce intuitive color-coded sensors for detecting airborne chemicals.
Sep 11th, 2020
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Microorganisms equipped with the genetic blueprints for certain enzymes act as sustainable chemical factories.
Sep 10th, 2020
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Working in E. coli, the workhorse organism for scientists to engineer metabolism, researchers developed a system for controlling one of the key genetic circuits needed to turn bacteria into chemical factories that produce valuable compounds such as the biofuel isobutanol.
Sep 9th, 2020
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When coated with specific chemicals, these biodegradable aerogels that can be used to keep fruits and vegetables for a longer period, and to remove toxic metals from wastewater, among a wide range of other applications.
Sep 8th, 2020
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Stable recordings let brain and machine learning system build 'partnership' over time.
Sep 7th, 2020
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Researchers have developed a biocompatible material that can be 3D-printed into any shape and pre-programmed with reversible shape memory.
Sep 4th, 2020
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Scientists have demonstrated that neurons can be generated from skin cells of a human donor using a cellular reprograming technology. According to the obtained results, these neurons are able to integrate into human brain tissue when transplanted into a small piece of the brain from a human donor.
Aug 27th, 2020
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Researchers have developed new techniques for efficiently coupling bacterial enzymes to electrodes and also designed a hydrogen/oxygen biofuel cell based on a hydrogenase enzyme.
Aug 26th, 2020
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Combined electrochemical-biotechnological processes provide a new way of using CO2 as a raw material for producing fuels and chemicals.
Aug 19th, 2020
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Researchers developed a class of light-switchable, highly adaptable molecular tools with new capabilities to control cellular activities. The antibody-like proteins, called OptoBinders, allow researchers to rapidly control processes inside and outside of cells by directing their localization, with potential applications including protein purification, the improved production of biofuels, and new types of targeted cancer therapies.
Aug 13th, 2020
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