Scientists Solved the Mystery of the Grass Leaf
Using cutting-edge computational modeling and developmental genetic techniques, the mystery of grass leaf formation has been solved. Our mowers cut the grass on a regular…
Biology
Microbes may be able to Provide the Petrochemical Industry with Long-Lasting Hydrocarbons
If the petrochemical sector is to ever wean itself off oil and gas, it must identify sustainably sourced chemicals that can be seamlessly integrated into…
Protein-protein Interactions are predicted using a Mathematical Model
Protein-protein interaction prediction is a field that combines bioinformatics and structural biology in an attempt to identify and catalog physical interactions between pairs or groups…
Bacteria Must be Kept Hidden
A chemical and biomolecular engineer with biosecurity expertise in teaching cells to create and use chemical building blocks that do not exist in nature. New…
Animal Tracking using Genetically Modified Organisms
The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes to change or improve certain characteristics is referred to as genetic engineering. The vast majority of work on…
Underwater Adhesives Made Simple by Synthetic Biology
Several marine organisms, including mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to adhere to various surfaces in seawater. This appealing underwater adhesion property has sparked…
Produce Bacteria to Keep Us Healthy
Good bacteria fight off bad bacteria and restore balance within your body, making you feel better. Good bacteria keep you healthy by boosting your immune…
Microrobots that change Shape Deliver Drugs to Cancer Cells
Chemotherapy is effective in treating many types of cancer, but the side effects can be devastating to the rest of the body. Drugs delivered directly…
A New Class of Antibacterial Molecules has been Discovered
Antibiotics are medications that are used to treat bacterial infections. They are ineffective against viruses and the majority of other infections. Antibiotics either kill or…
How do Moles Turn into Melanoma?
A common mole is skin growth that occurs when pigment cells (melanocytes) cluster together. The average adult has between 10 and 40 common moles. These…
The Function of a Strange Structure Discovered on Neurons
Researchers discovered that mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling ‘hotspots’ that activate gene transcription, allowing neurons to produce important proteins. The discovery could…
Scientists Use Advanced Microscopes to Better Understand how Cells Break Down Proteins
Proteins are the fundamental components of all living organisms. They are essential for the construction, function, and control of the body’s tissues and organs, and…
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