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Synthetic biologists have designed a set of transcriptional circuits that, when added to (and expressed by) the genomes of single-cell microbes, allows them to quickly form a network of local interactions to spur collective action, even in large communities.
Oct 14th, 2019
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Researcher finds new use for revolutionary gene-splicing tool; Electrochemical CRISPR platform could lead to quick blood test for disease identification through detection of important nucleic acids, HPV or Parvo.
Oct 11th, 2019
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An international collaboration of researchers tested the strength of protein complexes and the results could provide insights that can help develop strategies to prevent bacteria resistance.
Oct 11th, 2019
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A new liquid-cell technology allows scientists to see biological materials and systems in three dimensions under an electron microscope.
Oct 10th, 2019
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Scientists report that PEGylation on the surface of positively charged magnetic PLGA-PEI nanoparticles reduced neurotoxicity, and this biocompatible nano-gene delivery vector also enhanced the transfection efficiency in primary hippocampal neurons under magnetofection condition.
Oct 9th, 2019
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Scientists have used advanced biological and chemical engineering to create a simpler, cleaner, and more cost-effective process for manufacturing the anti-diabetic drug D-fagomine.
Oct 1st, 2019
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Scientists present a new 3D printing platform to fabricate multi-component scaffolds that 'steal from Nature' to engineer tissues organized like native tissues.
Sep 30th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new mathematical framework that changes the way we understand the structure of viruses such as Zika and Herpes.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Rapid imaging method could help reveal how conditions such as autism affect brain cells.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Scientists synthesize fluorescent ruthenium tags to track toxic amyloids in lab.
Sep 24th, 2019
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Scientists disprove the prevailing theory of how DNA binds itself. It is not, as is generally believed, hydrogen bonds which bind together the two sides of the DNA structure. Instead, water is the key.
Sep 23rd, 2019
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Scientists have constructed synthetic vesicles in which ATP, the main energy carrier in living cells, is produced. The vesicles use the ATP to maintain their volume and their ionic strength homeostasis.
Sep 18th, 2019
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A time-lapse sequence showing all the major steps during the catalytic cycle of an enzyme reveals a fundamental element in the molecular foundations of biology.
Sep 13th, 2019
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Reengineered cells could coordinate their subpopulation densities autonomously.
Sep 12th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new method for creating images of molecules in cells or tissue samples. The method is based on the use of DNA snippets and is called DNA microscopy.
Sep 5th, 2019
Read moreScientists have developed 'magnetic tweezers' that can quantify forces that are 100 times smaller than the commonly used alternative method currently available.
Sep 4th, 2019
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Armed with a tiny new thermometer probe that can quickly measure temperature inside of a cell, researchers have illuminated a mysterious aspect of metabolism: heat generation. Mitochondria, the cell's power stations, release quick bursts of heat by unleashing the power stored in an internal proton 'battery', the researchers found. Better understanding of this process could point to new targets for treating obesity and cancer.
Aug 30th, 2019
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This cutting-edge tool may provide a useful alternative to existing models for studying eye disease and allow scientists to test the effects of drugs on the retina more efficiently.
Aug 28th, 2019
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