Nanoparticles are not new; bacteria have been making them long before we had a language to name them.
Biotechnology
Bioelectronic device achieves unprecedented control of cell membrane voltage
Driven by a machine learning algorithm, the closed-loop biohybrid device maintained a set membrane voltage in human stem cells for 10 hours.
Overcoming global challenges with microalgae biorefineries
Microalgal biorefinery has emerged as one of the sustainable solutions for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. However, there are still some difficulties to be solved.
New smart fabrics from bioactive inks monitor body and environment
Bioactive inks printed on wearable textiles can map conditions over the entire surface of the body, including possible pathogens.
A new epicardial composite mesh to treat arrhythmias
A new stretchable and conductive nanocomposite shows promise as a biocompatible material for correcting arrhythmia in patients.
A new, inhaled siRNA therapeutic option for asthma
A nanocarrier that can deliver siRNA into the lungs is investigated for the treatment of severe asthma and other lung diseases.
Biocompatible organic transistors
Bridging the gap between biology and electronics, researchers develop biocompatible materials for next generation biosensors, cell monitoring, neuromorphic computing, and more.
Using microalgae to generate 3D photoluminescent microstructures
Scientists feed live microalgal cells terbium to fabricate 3D functional devices.
CRISPR cleans up DNA origami
Researchers use CRISPR-Cas12a as a DNA shredder to clean up and mobilize parts of DNA-origami structures.
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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.
Improving the Fate of Transplanted Cells
Scientists take us a step closer to making cell transplantation a viable clinical option.
Antiviral Molecules Inspired by Sea Gods and Mermaids
Inactivating viruses from biopharmaceutical source materials can be achieved with detergents. However, the frequently used detergent Triton X-100 is ecotoxic and must be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.
The first CRISPR gene therapy to cure sickle-cell disease
In 2019, CRISPR gene-editing therapy was used for the first time to treat sickle cell disease.
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