Scientists create ‘fast-forward’ system to rapidly evolve proteins
In medicine and biotechnology, creating proteins with new or improved abilities is essential for developing better treatments and tools.
But in nature, evolution takes time—and...
Scientists create app-controlled capsule to treat gut inflammation
In a breakthrough that sounds like science fiction, researchers have developed a tiny, swallowable capsule that can talk to gut bacteria—and take commands from...
New imaging tech tracks blood clot before they strike
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new way to monitor blood clotting in real time using a special microscope and artificial...
Chewing gum ingredient may make medical implants safer and smarter
A sugar substitute often found in chewing gum may help create safer and more effective medical implants, offering new hope for people with chronic...
Scientists decode cannabis DNA, uncovering hidden superpowers
Cannabis has been part of human history for thousands of years.
From ancient rope and textiles to modern medical oils, it’s long been a useful...
Tiny 3D-printed tool helps scientists build complex human tissues in the lab
Scientists at the University of Washington and UW Medicine have created a tiny 3D-printed device that could change the way human tissues are modeled...
How tiny barriers might have set life’s big rules on early Earth
Scientists have long wondered how life first began on Earth.
While we don’t have all the answers, one thing is clear: every living thing is...
One smart capsule could replace multiple pills a day
Imagine taking just one pill in the morning and being covered for all your medications for the entire day.
That’s the future scientists at the...
Scientists tattoo tiny tardigrades to pioneer new microtech for living creatures
Tardigrades—tiny, water-dwelling creatures also known as "water bears"—are some of the toughest animals on Earth.
They can survive freezing temperatures, extreme radiation, dehydration, and even...
World’s first baby born through fully automated IVF procedure
In a major breakthrough for fertility science, the first baby has been born using a completely automated system for a key step in IVF...