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Watching the DNA repair process by a photolyase at atomic resolution

For the first time, it is possible to follow, step-by-step and with atomic resolution, what happens when the enzyme DNA photolyase repairs ultraviolet light-induced DNA damage.

December 4, 2023 Read more

Superconducting nanowires detect single protein ions

Due to their high energy sensitivity, superconducting nanowire detectors achieve almost 100% quantum efficiency and exceed the detection efficiency of conventional ion detectors at low energies by a factor of up to a 1,000. In contrast to conventional detectors, they can also distinguish macromolecules by their impact energy.

December 4, 2023 Read more

Nature inspires a new wave of biotechnology

Scientists investigated a series of peptides that self-assemble into 1D layered nanostructures.

December 2, 2023 Read more

Molecular PicoRulers for high-resolution microscopy

Scientists present a groundbreaking advance for the world of high-resolution fluorescence microscopy.The innovative method enables researchers for the first time to use biomolecules as molecular rulers to calibrate the latest super-resolution microscopy methods, which have a resolution of just a few nanometres.

December 1, 2023 Read more

Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells

The multicellular bots move around and help heal 'wounds' created in cultured neurons

December 1, 2023 Read more

Shape-changing helical microswimmers could revolutionize biomedical applications

A new rotary holographic processing strategy can rapidly produce stimuli-responsive helical microswimmers of different sizes and morphologies.

November 30, 2023 Read more

Reprogramming tissue mechanically

Researchers have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin. In their laboratory experiment, they were able to show that this can promote wound healing.

November 29, 2023 Read more

Artificial intelligence paves way for new medicines

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered.

November 29, 2023 Read more

A new way to see the activity inside a living cell

Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, scientists can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell's behavior.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Nanodiamonds block tumor metastasis in mice

A promising new therapeutic approach using engineered nanoparticles called carboxyl nanodiamonds has shown dramatic success blocking tumor metastasis in preclinical tests, raising hopes for future clinical impact. Research demonstrates this novel treatment's ability to suppress multiple key steps underlying cancer spread.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Unlocking the secrets of cells with AI

Researchers developed a new program that provides a more accurate understanding of the peptide sequences in cells. They use machine learning to help analyze the makeup of unfamiliar cells, which could lead to more personalized medicine in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

November 28, 2023 Read more

New platform solves key problems in targeted drug delivery

Synthetic biologists have developed a flexible new platform that solves part of this daunting delivery problem. Mimicking natural processes used by viruses, the delivery system binds to target cells and effectively transfers drugs inside.

November 27, 2023 Read more

The jigglings and wigglings of atoms reveal key aspects of COVID-19 virulence evolution

A groundbreaking study sheds new light on the evolution of the coronavirus and its variants of concern by analyzing the behavior of atoms in the proteins at the interface between the virus and humans.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Oral delivery a possibility for silica-based C'Dots

Ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles are among the nanocarriers for therapeutics that were thought to be viable only by injection, but new research has shown the potential for their oral administration.

November 27, 2023 Read more

CRISPR enhanced nanotweezers for ultra-precise DNA manipulation and detection

CRISPR enhanced optothermal nanotweezers represent a technological breakthrough, offering unparalleled precision in DNA targeting and detection, transforming the landscape of genetic analysis and biosensing.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Programmable DNA origamis enable targeted drug delivery

Polymer-DNA hybrid nanostructures emerge as a viable update to monoclonal antibodies, offering enhanced spatial control in drug activity.

November 24, 2023 Read more

A new method for peptide sequencing based on nanopore sensing technology

A recent study introduces a groundbreaking peptide sequencing method using host-guest interaction-assisted nanopore sensing. The article discusses the evolution of protein sequencing since the 1950s and highlights the potential of this new technique in transforming proteomics and clinical diagnostics.

November 24, 2023 Read more

Nano-Networking: Communicating with the Internet of Bio-Nano Things

Researchers developed a molecular multiple access protocol enabling scaling up in-body molecular communication networks to multiple transmitters, bringing practical nano-networks for advanced medical apps closer. The protocol leverages dynamics of molecular diffusion to address challenges like packet detection and channel estimation.

November 22, 2023 Read more