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Better cryoprotection for red blood cells
Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing.
April 27, 2023 Read more
Nanotechnology design opens door to new cancer treatments
Researchers have developed a drug delivery system that targets tumors with remarkable precision, while reducing the potential for debilitating side effects.
April 26, 2023 Read more
Gene scissors in human cells also work against viruses
Scientists show that CRISPR-Cas9 can also be used to inhibit viruses such as adenoviruses in cell cultures.
April 26, 2023 Read more
Gene-encoded DNA origami for precise In vivo gene therapy
Researchers design gene-encoded DNA origami nanostructures for targeted and efficient in vivo gene therapy, offering an alternative to traditional viral vectors and liposomes.
April 25, 2023 Read more
A simple paper test could offer early cancer diagnosis
The new diagnostic, which is based on analysis of urine samples, could also be designed to reveal whether a tumor has metastasized.
April 25, 2023 Read more
Highly sensitive Raman probe detects enzyme expression in heterogeneous tissues
Raman imaging offers a greater potential for detecting multiple enzyme activities than fluorescence imaging, demonstrate researchers by developing 9CN-rhodol-based activatable Raman probes using a novel mechanism for Raman signal activation.
April 25, 2023 Read more
Vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people
The printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin.
April 24, 2023 Read more
Reinforcement learning: from board games to protein design
A new protein design software adapts a strategy proven adept at board games like chess and Go.
April 21, 2023 Read more
Fungal genetics could help develop novel biotechnologies
A recent paper highlights how further research into the field of mycology - the study of fungi - could aid in the discovery and application of many newly emerging biotechnologies.
April 21, 2023 Read more
Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
Engineers developed a method to create synthetic spider silk at high yields while retaining strength and toughness using mussel foot proteins.
April 21, 2023 Read more
AI system can generate novel proteins that meet structural design targets
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to design new proteins that go beyond those found in nature. These tunable proteins could be used to create new materials with specific mechanical properties, like toughness or flexibility.
April 21, 2023 Read more
Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects
In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation.
April 19, 2023 Read more
Study reveals new mechanism for DNA folding
Scientists describe a hitherto unknown mechanism for DNA folding. Their findings provide new insights into chromosomal processes that are vital to both normal development and to prevent disease.
April 19, 2023 Read more
Novel nanocages for delivery of small interfering RNAs
Researchers have developed dedicated molecular nanocages for siRNA delivery that are easy to prepare and display tuneable siRNA delivery characteristics.
April 19, 2023 Read more
Deep learning drives insights into protein-protein interactions
Scientists used AlphaFold 2 to develop a powerful deep learning approach for predicting and modeling multi-protein interactions. The approach, AF2Complex, generates much more accurate structural models than previous methods for modeling a protein complex.
April 18, 2023 Read more
Genetically encoded nano-barcodes
How do the nerve cells in our brain communicate with each other? What processes take place when T cells render cancer cells harmless? Special reporter proteins may help unveil these mechanisms.
April 18, 2023 Read more
Safe bioink for artificial organ printing
Development of 3D bioprinting ink that induces tissue regeneration without photocuring. Expected applications including patient-specific regenerative treatment technologies, such as artificial organs.
April 14, 2023 Read more
Uncovering the secrets of how chromosomes assemble
Frog egg extracts have yielded insights into the intricacies of what happens to chromosomes when our cells divide.
April 13, 2023 Read more