DNA Chips: The Billion Gigabyte Storage Solution of Tomorrow
In the form of DNA, nature shows how data can be stored in a space-saving and long-term manner. Würzburg’s chair of bioinformatics is developing DNA…
In the form of DNA, nature shows how data can be stored in a space-saving and long-term manner. Würzburg’s chair of bioinformatics is developing DNA…
Researchers from the University of Oxford have achieved a major advancement toward realizing miniature bio-integrated devices, capable of directly stimulating cells. Their findings were recently…
An innovative device could pave the way for more convenient diabetes monitoring. A prototype sensor that measures glucose levels in saliva could eventually offer a…
Researchers have pioneered a 3D-SPI method that allows high-resolution imaging of microscopic objects, presenting a transformative approach for future biomedical research and optical sensing. A…
New research indicates that combining polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, with sugar molecules can lead to the development of potentially…
Bactometer, developed over 15 years of research, is a rapid biological detector targeting antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Combining magnetic methods with machine learning, it promises…
A team of researchers, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tissue Dynamics Ltd., has made…
A team of scientists led by Masaya Hagiwara of RIKEN national science institute in Japan has developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in…
Over 10% of all life forms are composed of bacteria, but it wasn’t until recently that we came to understand that, similar to humans, soil…
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size…
Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber to jet fuel. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is…
New platform holds the promise to drive progress in the development of senolytic anti-aging compounds and research on longevity. A recent paper published in Nature…
MIT researchers develop “FrameDiff,” a computational tool that uses generative AI to craft new protein structures, with the aim of accelerating drug development and improving…
Minimizing the necessity for animal biopsies, stem cells offer a potentially endless source for cultured meat. For cellular agriculture—a technique that grows meat in bioreactors—to…
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are…
Which types of cells can be located in various human tissues, and where? Which genes show activity in these individual cells, and which proteins can…
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully induced stem cells to mimic the process of human heart development, resulting in a “mini-heart”…