Scientists turn yeast cells into drug factories
Stanford engineers have genetically reprogrammed the cellular machinery of yeast to create microscopic factories that convert sugars and amino acids into plant-based drugs.
Since antiquity,...
Scientists create world’s first ultrasound biosensor
The ability to accurately monitor drug levels and biological molecules inside patients in real time has remained largely elusive.
Most of the implantable monitors invented...
Scientists create new biodegradable adhesive
Most adhesives today are made of plastic, but BU chemists hope a new biodegradable alternative will provide a more environmentally friendly option.
Boston University professor...
New gene editor could fix major shortcoming of current CRISPR tech
Scientists at Columbia have developed a gene-editing tool—using jumping genes—that inserts any DNA sequence into the genome without cutting, fixing a major shortcoming of...
Scientists develop a biosynthetic dual-core cell computer
In a new study, researchers have integrated two CRISPR-Cas9-based core processors into human cells and created a biosynthetic dual-core cell computer.
The finding is a...
New skin-inspired sensors could help wounds heal better
In a new study, researchers have developed wearable sensors that mimic skin to help wounds heal.
The new finding could help develop a better wound...
New hope for disease-detecting biosensors
A new study from the University of Minnesota has developed a unique new device using the wonder material graphene.
The new device is a big...
Scientists develop fireproof, self-powered sensor that may save lives
In a new study, researchers have developed a motion-powered, fireproof sensor.
This low-cost sensor could track the movements of firefighters, steelworkers, miners and other people...
New mobile bedside bioprinter could help heal wounds
A new study has created such a mobile skin bioprinting system.
The bioprinting system allows bi-layered skin to be printed directly into a wound.
This could...
An artificial mole can detect major cancers very early
Alongside cardiovascular disease, cancer has become the top cause of death in developed countries.
Many of cancer patients are diagnosed only after the tumor has...