Proteins with similar domain structures and activities have been found throughout eukaryotes, demonstrating that this protein family arose from an ancient ancestor.

Green Light for Health: Bioengineered, Light-Triggered, On-Demand Drug Generation
Spatial and temporal control of drug production is achieved by optogenetical triggering a hydrogel-encapsulated bacterial system.

A Bright Sight: New Atypical Plasma Source Improves Plasma Medicine
An atypical, low‐power, atmospheric pressure plasma source for application in plasma medicine.

Bacteria Produce Electric Current from Sugar
Intestinal bacteria can create an electric current, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden.

“Mushrooms”: Underrepresented, Yet Important Members Of The Body’s Microbial Garden
Mammalian barrier surfaces are densely populated by symbiont fungi in much the same way the former are colonized by symbiont bacteria. The fungal microbiota, otherwise known as the mycobiota, is increasingly recognized as a critical player in the maintenance of health and homeostasis of the host.

Plastic from Crab Shells and Trees
Scientists developed a packaging wrap comprised of cellulose from wood pulp and chitin from crabs and shrimp shells.

Controlling Cells with Light and LOV
The broad applications of LOV domains in optogenetics are reviewed.

Improving Medical Textiles Using Polymers
The medical textile field is in search of an antibacterial that is effective, but also human and environmentally-friendly.

Disassembly at the Micro-Scale: Classification of Three Distinct Types of Microautophagy
In their article published in BioEssays, Masahide Oku and Yasuyoshi Sakai present three distinct types of microautophagy.

Chloride and Plasma: An Antibacterial Match?
A team of Chinese researchers investigated the plasma-induced inactivation behavior of several bacteria without and with the presence of chloride.