Researchers develop optical tools to detect metabolic changes linked to disease
Discovery suggests the possibility of non-invasive metabolic monitoring for use in research and development of improved therapeutics.
Mar 8th, 2018
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Slow-release hydrogel aids immunotherapy for cancer
An immunotherapy drug embedded in a slow-release hydrogel appears to be highly effective at killing cancer cells.
Mar 7th, 2018
Read moreBioengineering team's 'circuit' work may benefit gene therapy
Scientists have designed genetic 'circuits' out of living cellular material in order to gain a better understanding of how proteins function, with the goal of making improvements.
Mar 6th, 2018
Read moreNew synthetic molecule can kill five types of deadly drug-resistant superbugs
An international research team has developed a synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects.
Mar 6th, 2018
Read moreDrug-producing bacteria possible with synthetic biology breakthrough
Bacteria could be programmed to efficiently produce drugs, thanks to breakthrough research into synthetic biology using engineering principles.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreResearchers design lens-free fluorescent microscope
FlatScope may be the world's tiniest, lightest microscope for biological applications and beyond.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreBiochemists zero in on key molecules that enable cells to crawl
Biochemists have made a discovery that sheds light on the molecular machinery that allows some cells, such as immune cells or even malignant cancer cells in humans, to wiggle their way through tissues like organs, skin or bones.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreStem cell 'twins' to study disease
Researchers report a new gene editing method that can modify a single DNA base in the human genome with absolute precision.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreScientists create complex transmembrane proteins from scratch
Advance paves the way for the design of transmembrane proteins with useful, new functions.
Mar 1st, 2018
Read moreQuantum machine shows promise for biological research
In first quantum machine learning study with biological data, researchers leverage D-Wave to understand gene regulation.
Feb 27th, 2018
Read moreMetabolic modelling becomes three-dimensional
An international research consortium developed the first computer model to include 3D in the representation of human metabolic processes.
Feb 22nd, 2018
Read moreNew tool tells bioengineers when to build microbial teams
Framework guides complex bioengineering tasks between multiple cell populations.
Feb 21st, 2018
Read moreIn living color: Brightly-colored bacteria could be used to 'grow' paints and coatings
Researchers have unlocked the genetic code behind some of the brightest and most vibrant colours in nature.
Feb 19th, 2018
Read moreOrgan-on-chip technology enters next stage as experts test hepatitis B virus
Scientists have tested how pathogens interact with artificial human organs.
Feb 14th, 2018
Read moreChemists develop motion capture-like technology for tracking protein shape
Researchers have demonstrated a motion capture-like technology that tracks how proteins fold and change shape using fluorescent probes. The research could lead to improvements in drugs used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, as well as new methods of imaging that may also allow for earlier detection.
Feb 13th, 2018
Read moreCell membrane as material for bone formation
The burst of cells forming cartilage is associated with mineralization during the early stages of bone formation, and nanofragments of the cell membranes can act as nucleation sites for amorphous calcium phosphate.
Feb 13th, 2018
Read moreNew sustainable production method could advance plastics and pharmaceuticals
Chemical engineers have developed a new, cost-effective method for synthetically producing a biorenewable platform chemical called triacetic acid lactone (TAL) that can be used to produce innovative new drugs and sustainable plastics at an industrial scale.
Feb 12th, 2018
Read moreScientists create functioning kidney tissue
Scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism which is able to produce urine, a first for medical science.
Feb 9th, 2018
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