A fibrin/laminin hydrogel that supports organoid growth from multiple tissues is developed as a substitute for BME scaffolds.
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Is Mars Colonization a Dream or a Necessity?
Mars colonization may soon become a reality, but what are the pros and cons of this feat?
Machine Learning From Crowds: A Systematic Review Of Its Applications
Crowdsourcing opens the door to solving a wide variety of problems that previously were unfeasible in the field of machine learning, allowing us to obtain relatively low cost labeled data in a small amount of time.
Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide and Sunlight
A demonstration plant for a groundbreaking technology to produce chemicals from sunlight will be built at Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
First Study on Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment of ‘Dry’ Amino Acids
A team of German researchers conducted the first study on the direct exposure of cold atmospheric plasma on amino acids at dry conditions.
Bacteria Produce Electric Current from Sugar
Intestinal bacteria can create an electric current, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden.
Synthesis and Degradation of RNAs: A Fundamental Aspect of Gene Regulation
Organisms have acquired sophisticated regulatory networks that control gene expression in response to cellular perturbations. Understanding of the mechanisms underlying the coordinated changes in gene expression in response to external and internal stimuli is a fundamental issue in biology.
Let it Shine: Light-Sensitive Designer Cells
A review of optogenetically engineered cells and their applications.
Interview with Prof. John Ohlrogge: Understanding the Plant Lipid Metabolism Pathways
John shares his thoughts on his research, his effort on the on-going PlantFAdb database, his suggestions to early-career scientists, and the challenge in the future plant lipid metabolism research.
Small Methods Virtual Issue: Biomaterials and Life Sciences
Highlighting the excellent research being published in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical materials and life sciences.
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