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Plastic-eating fungi thriving in man-made plastisphere may help tackle global waste
19.5.2023 | Press monitoring
A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and partners has identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-degrading fungi and bacteria in the coastal salt marshes of Jiangsu, China. The international team of scientists counted a total of 184 fungal and 55 bacterial strains capable of...
Biodegradable nanoscavengers can reverse insulin resistance in liver cells to treat type 2 diabetes
17.5.2023 | Press monitoring
Although diabetes is a common condition, no cure exists yet. Current therapies can manage blood sugar levels, but they do not address insulin resistance. But now, recent research reported in ACS Nano shows that targeting certain highly reactive molecules in the liver can reverse insulin resistance in human liver cells and diabetic mice, providing...
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Fighting oral bacteria is elementary with SHERLOCK-based detection tool
15.5.2023 | Press monitoring
Thanks to a novel tool that detects bacteria in saliva using SHERLOCK, the evolution of CRISPR, you may soon be able to leave the dentist after a checkup with more comprehensive information about the health of your mouth. The accurate tool is much faster than existing methods and may lead to the early detection and treatment of mouth and other...
Researchers use generative AI to design novel proteins
12.5.2023 | Press monitoring
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an artificial intelligence system that can create proteins not found in nature using generative diffusion, the same technology behind popular image-creation platforms such as DALL-E and Midjourney. The system will help advance the field of generative biology, which promises to speed drug...
Magnetic bacteria: Microorganisms can help to extract dangerous heavy metals from wastewater
10.5.2023 | Press monitoring
A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has managed to purify water containing uranium using a special kind of bacteria known as magnetotactic bacteria. The name derives from their ability to react to magnetic fields. They can accumulate dissolved heavy metal in their cell walls. These research findings also shed new...
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Researchers generate cattle blastoids in lab to aid farm animal reproduction
8.5.2023 | Press monitoring
UT Southwestern Medical Center stem cell and developmental biologists and colleagues have developed a method to produce bovine blastoids, a crucial step in replicating embryo formation in the lab that could lead to the development of new reproductive technologies for cattle breeding. Current efforts are hampered by a limited supply of embryos, so...
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New biocomputing method uses enzymes as catalysts for DNA-based molecular computing
5.5.2023 | Press monitoring
From early detection and internal treatment of diseases to futuristic applications like augmenting human memory, biological computing, or biocomputing, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and computers. Traditional computer hardware is limited in its ability to interface with living organs, which has constrained the development of medical...
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Lab-made lungs fast-track drug testing, can replace animal test subjects
3.5.2023 | Press monitoring
Researchers have built a lung in a lab that more accurately emulates the human lung than traditional models, opening the door to the fast-tracking of the discovery and development of drugs and a reduction in our reliance on animals for testing. Lung diseases are a leading cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...
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Injectable synthetic blood clots stop internal bleeding to save lives
1.5.2023 | Press monitoring
Scientists at MIT have developed a synthetic system that can stem internal bleeding, to help more people survive long enough to reach a hospital after a traumatic injury. Two components come together at the wound to form a clot, without doing so elsewhere in the body where it might be dangerous. Traumatic events like car crashes can cause...
Using mycelium to create a self-healing wearable leather-like material
28.4.2023 | Press monitoring
A pair of biotechnologists at Newcastle University, working with a colleague from Northumbria University, all in the U.K., have developed a way to use mycelium to create a self-healing wearable material. Mycelium is a thread-like structure produced by some types of fungus. Prior research has shown that fungal colonies can arise with intertwining...
