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Novel liquid metal nanoparticles for cancer photoimmunotherapy
Researchers develop a novel cancer theranostic agent that can covert light energy to heat and in turn destroy cancer cells.
August 4, 2023 Read more
On-off switch for enzymes
Scientists have gained new insights into the functioning of a protein found in bacteria, whose enzymatic activity is activated by blue light.
August 3, 2023 Read more
Nanopore technology achieves breakthrough in protein variant detection
Protein chains are fed through an engineered nanopore, with subtle variations in structure detected through the modulation of tiny electrical currents.
August 1, 2023 Read more
'Drycells' promise to transform single cell research
Researchers have developed 'drycells', microdroplets that encapsulate single cells in a powdery shell. This breakthrough enables easy cell picking and has potential to advance tissue engineering and precision medicine.
August 1, 2023 Read more
Nanotechnology assisted retina cell breakthrough could help treat blindness
Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough by utilizing nanotechnology to construct a 3D 'scaffold' capable of cultivating cells from the retina.
July 31, 2023 Read more
New chemical process makes it easier to craft amino acids that don't exist in nature
Chemists describe a powerful new way to create new-to-nature, 'unnatural' amino acids, which could find use in protein-based therapies and open up novel branches of organic chemistry.
July 31, 2023 Read more
Are quantum computers the future of genome analysis?
Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for identifying single nucleotides by using quantum computing.
July 31, 2023 Read more
Predicting early cancers with molecular vibration in serum
Scientists have taken a significant leap foward by developing a lable-free SERS-Artificial intelligence method for cancer screening. This technology merges the detection strengths of traditional SERS system with the analytical power of advanced big data tool.
July 31, 2023 Read more
Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic
Researchers have developed a multimodal platform to image biohybrids to better understand how they function and how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion.
July 28, 2023 Read more
Turning bacteria into solar factories with semiconductor nanoclusters
New research could revolutionize sustainable chemical production by leveraging semiconductor nanoclusters within bacteria. This approach harnesses the power of solar energy, paving the way for future bio-catalysis and sustainability applications.
July 28, 2023 Read more
Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat
The ink helps heart muscle cells align so that they can contract in coordination.
July 27, 2023 Read more
Bacteria as blacksmiths - new method to assemble unconventional materials
A new study shows a novel experimental strategy to fabricate materials from small building blocks.
July 27, 2023 Read more
Unraveling a protein that may inspire a new biotechnology tool
Scientists have unraveled the step-by-step activation process of a protein with a deep evolutionary history in all domains of life, opening the door to harnessing its functions for use as a biotechnology tool.
July 26, 2023 Read more
Towards artificial photosynthesis with engineering of protein crystals in bacteria
Using genetically modified bacteria as an environmentally friendly synthesis platform, researchers produced hybrid solid catalysts for artificial photosynthesis. These catalysts exhibit high activity, stability, and durability, highlighting the potential of the proposed innovative approach.
July 25, 2023 Read more
Extraordinarily strong, lightweight material combines DNA and glass
By building a structure out of DNA and then coating it with glass, researchers have created a very strong material with very low density.
July 25, 2023 Read more
Pioneering study signals new era of environment-friendly programmable bioelectronics
Researchers have created a unique microscopic toolkit of 'green' tuneable electrical components, paving the way for a new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors.
July 25, 2023 Read more
New graphene transistor sensor mimics cell membrane functions
The device detects the same molecules that cell receptors do, and may enable routine early screening for cancers and other diseases.
July 21, 2023 Read more
Nano-size carbon material could be used to treat Down syndrome
New study describes how a novel nanomaterial can treat disorders of toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide that occur in Down syndrome and many other disorders.
July 21, 2023 Read more