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Detection of bacteria and viruses with fluorescent nanotubes
Researchers developed a new approach to construct modular optical sensors which are capable of detecting viruses and bacteria. For this purpose, they used fluorescent carbon nanotubes with a novel type of DNA anchors that act as molecular handles.
July 21, 2023 Read more
New kind of superresolution explores cell division
Interactions between structures at the nanoscale sync up with the way the whole cell contracts and expands during this vital process.
July 20, 2023 Read more
Researchers design multiclass cancer diagnostic tool using AI, MicroRNA
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, regulate genes and biological processes in the human body, including cancer formation and development. To explore the feasibility of miRNAs as cancer biomarkers, researchers created a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles.
July 20, 2023 Read more
Better lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery
Structural biologists and pharmaceutical scientists have teamed up to improve the drug delivery system made famous by the Covid vaccines.
July 17, 2023 Read more
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be moulded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures
Reprogramming the shape of virus capsids could advance biomedicine.
July 17, 2023 Read more
Establishing ethical nanobiotechnology
Researchers chart course to safely harness powerful dual use applications.
July 13, 2023 Read more
Researchers visualize activity of CRISPR genetic scissors
Scientists have developed a new method to measure the smallest twists and torques of molecules within milliseconds. The method makes it possible to track the gene recognition of CRISPR-Cas protein complexes in real time and with the highest resolution.
July 12, 2023 Read more
Scientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature
A research team has discovered an astounding array of unexplored protein folds. This research will expand our understanding of the depth of the protein universe and the possibilities for de novo design of functional proteins.
July 12, 2023 Read more
Making headway in precision therapeutics with novel fully organic bioelectronic device
Tiny transistor enables device to acquire and transmit neurophysiologic brain signals while simultaneously providing power to the implanted device.
July 11, 2023 Read more
3D bioprinting technology to be used for removing cancer cells
In a first, scientists have developed a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology capable of eliminating cancer cells using the function of immune cells.
July 11, 2023 Read more
Reporters broadcast live, on-the-scene, inside living cells
Fluorescent tags allow live monitoring of 'growth factor signaling' proteins.
July 10, 2023 Read more
Light-activated molecular machines get cells 'talking'
Mechanical control over vital cellular processes could revolutionize drug design.
July 10, 2023 Read more
Mystery of microgels solved
Scientists have managed to explain the strange behaviour of microgels. Their measurements using neutron beams have pushed this measuring technique to its limits. The results open up opportunities for new applications in materials and pharmaceutical research.
July 10, 2023 Read more
AI learns the language of molecules to predict their properties
This AI system only needs a small amount of data to predict molecular properties, which could speed up drug discovery and material development.
July 7, 2023 Read more
Scientists use accoutic tweezers for targeted cancer therapy
Scientists developed a new type of acoustic tweezers - the phased-array holographic acoustic tweezers (PAHAT) system - which is based on a high-density planar array transducer capable of generating tunable three-dimensional bulk acoustic waves.
July 5, 2023 Read more
AI and CRISPR precisely control gene expression
According to new research artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target activity of CRISPR tools that target RNA instead of DNA.
July 3, 2023 Read more
DNA organization in real-time
Chromosomes, though tightly packed in the nucleus, are continuously moving, enabling gene activation through specific region contact. Scientists now have visualized this dynamic DNA process, providing new insights into its physical characteristics.
June 30, 2023 Read more
AI-generated nanoparticles prove capable of delivering modern medicines to diseased cells
Researchers used artificial intelligence to create microscopic particles which can effectively transport medicines to precisely target and treat diseased cells.
June 29, 2023 Read more