An edible and rechargeable battery to power devices used for GI tract monitoring, therapeutics, and analyzing food quality.
Biotechnology
A computing system made from heart cells
A biocomputer built from connected heart cells solves computational problems with high accuracy and at a low computational cost.
Biobots made from roundworms
Scientists are turning to C. elegans for biobot designs, guiding their movement through reconfigurable microtopographies.
Mimicking viral factories for better drug delivery
New research inspired by “viral factories” shows the potential of encapsulating target molecules in membrane-free compartments.
Are biohybrid electronics the future?
A new device setup enables an interface between biomolecules and electronic materials for biohybrid electronics.
Recyclable hydrogels for fast prototyping
Researchers have created stiff, recyclable hydrogels that can be broken down into their base components and reshaped on demand.
Shining a light on more efficient nasal vaccines
Nanoparticulate formula together with light augmentation could realize the potential for intranasal vaccines to protect against respiratory viruses.
A DNA robot that walks on the surface of cells
DNA robots built to transverse fluidic cell membranes and control cell function for future regenerative and cell-based therapies.
Protective powers of small beetles
Exoskeletons of tree-dwelling and terrestrial beetles differ in their structural-mechanical properties and have inspired the design of new composite materials used for bioengineering.
Delivering CRISPR gene-editing therapy: What’s holding us back?
Genomic editing tools can reverse disease causing mutations to provide cures — once we can conquer the remaining barriers.
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