What is new in Biotech
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Superbug-fighting paint promises cleaner hospitals and safer public spaces
25.4.2025 | Press monitoring
A bacteria-killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult-to-kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19. Scientists at the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy have trialed a new paint-on resin product...
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Mushroom-based composting can cut farm waste, pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes
23.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Traditional composting often fails due to low lignocellulose degradation efficiency and the persistence of pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Additionally, the use of antibiotics, like oxytetracycline in livestock, increases the transmission of these ARGs and pathogens in soil-plant systems, threatening agricultural safety and the...
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Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore peoples vision
21.4.2025 | Press monitoring
A new study by Brown University researchers suggests that gold nanoparticles – microscopic bits of gold thousands of times thinner than a human hairmight one day – be used to help restore vision in people with macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. In a study published in the journal ACS Nano, the research team showed that...
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Researchers resurrect extinct gene in plants with major implications for drug development
18.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Northeastern University researchers resurrected an extinct plant gene, turning back the evolutionary clock to pave a path forward for the development and discovery of new drugs. Specifically, the team, led by Jing-Ke Weng, a professor of chemistry, chemical biology and bioengineering at Northeastern, repaired a defunct gene in the coyote tobacco...
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3D-printed skin imitation equipped with living cells could replace animal testing
16.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Directive 2010/63/EU laid down restrictions on animal testing for the testing of cosmetics and their ingredients throughout the EU. Therefore, there is an intense search for alternatives to test the absorption and toxicity of nanoparticles from cosmetics such as sun creams. A team of researchers from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and...
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Invisibility cloak allows transplanted brain cells to evade immune system
14.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Cell therapy using stem-cell-derived products is becoming a realistic prospect for treating many diseases. That includes Parkinson’s disease, where preclinical and clinical studies have evaluated the use of nerve, or neural, grafts. A big problem with introducing grafts into the body is that they’re considered foreign objects, and unless...
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Plant Doctor: An AI system that watches over urban trees without touching a leaf
11.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Urban greenery monitoring has traditionally been a very labor-intensive process, requiring botanical expertise and considerable resources. With cities expanding worldwide and urban environments becoming more complex, keeping track of plant health has also become more difficult. Could artificial intelligence (AI) hold the key to addressing this...
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Nanocarriers breach blood-brain barrier to deliver anti-inflammatory medicine
9.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and cancer cachexia. The delivery method involves specially engineered...
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Edible biofilm based on pomegranate peel extract extends the shelf life of strawberries
7.4.2025 | Press monitoring
An edible biofilm, obtained from agricultural and fishing waste and developed by researchers at the S?o Carlos Institute of Chemistry of the University of S?o Paulo (IQSC-USP) in Brazil, allows the shelf life of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) to be extended. In laboratory tests, the researchers found that over 12 days of refrigerated...
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Bacteria-enhanced graphene oxide nanoparticles provide triple-action tumor eradication
4.4.2025 | Press monitoring
Modern cancer treatments have evolved beyond traditional chemotherapy to include targeted approaches such as immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and photothermal therapy. Graphene oxide (GO), known for its biocompatibility, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and large surface area, has emerged as a promising material for both drug delivery...
