Understanding how viruses protect their genome can now be accomplished using physics-based techniques.
Scientists create living concrete from bacteria and sand
Regenerating bricks are created from sand, gelatin, and bacteria.
Cells become biological factories to produce therapeutics
Researchers have successful implanted artificial factories into living cells with the hope of producing molecules for therapeutics.
A molecular chameleon for sensing protein well-being
A molecular probe maps misfolded proteome state in live cells.
An Artificial Cell-On-A-Chip [Video]
An artificial cell, which uses a microfluidics-based approach to engineer a modular and programable artificial‐cell‐on‐chip.
Protein-Protected Metal Nanoclusters That Behave Like Natural Enzymes
Protein-protected metal nanoclusters have excellent biocompatibility and have received considerable attention as a luminescent probe in a number of fields such as biosensing, bioimaging, and imaging-guided therapy.
A Functional View of Skeletal Muscle
Decades of research in skeletal muscle physiology have provided multi-scale insights into its structural and functional complexity.
The Translational “Valley of Death” for Engineered Tissues
Whilst tissue engineering has benefited modern surgery, thousands of patents fail to see real-world applications.
Tying Insects in Knots: Spider Venom Knottins as Selective Bioinsecticides
The potential of spider venom for environmentally friendly insecticides
Photobiomodulation Makes Newborn Rats – and Possibly Humans – Grow Faster
A team of Brazilean researchers explored photobiomodulation to find evidence of stimulation in the development of newborn rats – and possibly in humans.