Scientists 3D print first ever synthetic tongue surface
Scientists have created synthetic soft surfaces with tongue-like textures for the first time using 3D printing.
This opens the new possibilities for testing oral processing...
Scientists discover dozens of new COVID-19 related genes
Researchers screened hundreds of millions of cells exposed to the COVID-19 and MERS viruses and identified dozens of genes that both enable the viruses...
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...