What is new in Biotech
Lab-made sugar-coated particle reduces COVID-19 infection rates by 98.6% in human cell tests
11.8.2025 | Press monitoring
Research led by a Swansea University academic has revealed a synthetic glycosystem – a sugar-coated polymer nanoparticle – that can block COVID-19 from infecting human cells, reducing infection rates by nearly 99%. The glycosystem is a specially designed particle that mimics natural sugars found on human cells. These sugars, known as...
Ultra-short RNA insertions offer scalable, cost-effective gene silencing for agriculture
8.8.2025 | Press monitoring
A team of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council has made a significant advance in plant biotechnology by developing a new method for silencing genes. The novel technique uses ultra-short ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequences carried by genetically modified viruses to achieve genetic silencing, allowing the customization of plant...
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New study shows that E. coli can evolve antibiotic resistance during treatment
6.8.2025 | Press monitoring
Scientists have documented a notable case of antibiotic resistance evolving within a critically ill patient during treatment for an E. coli bloodstream infection, providing genomic evidence of how drug resistance can emerge in real time. This new study, led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and published in the Journal of Medical...
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Powerful new oral painkiller blocks signals without sedation or addiction
4.8.2025 | Press monitoring
Scientists have shown the efficacy of a new non-opioid oral painkiller known as ADRIANA, the world's first selective alpha2B-adrenoceptor antagonist – a receptor subtype not previously targeted for analgesics. In clinical trials so far, it has provided powerful pain relief without sedation or risk of addiction. Researchers at Japan's Kyoto...
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Why you may get future vaccines via dental floss
1.8.2025 | Press monitoring
Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce the vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. The testing found that the new technique stimulates the production of antibodies in mucosal surfaces, such as the lining of the nose and lungs. "Mucosal surfaces are important,...
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Bacteria-based sensors deliver real-time detection of arsenite and cadmium in water
30.7.2025 | Press monitoring
Researchers at Rice University have engineered E. coli to act as living multiplexed sensors, allowing these genetically modified cells to detect and respond to multiple environmental toxins simultaneously by converting their biological responses into readable electrical signals. This innovation opens the door to real-time, remote monitoring of...
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Gene editing technology could be used to save species on the brink of extinction
28.7.2025 | Press monitoring
Earth's biodiversity is in crisis. It threatens beloved and important wildlife and also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity – or variation – within species. This variation in genes within a species is crucial for their ability to adapt to changes in the environment or resist diseases. Genetic variation is therefore crucial for...
Microalgae biofuel yields boosted with nanotechnology
25.7.2025 | Press monitoring
As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing – especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path...
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Genetic tweak in mosquitoes blocks malaria transmission without affecting insect health
23.7.2025 | Press monitoring
-Recent efforts to block the transmission of malaria have been stalled because mosquitoes have adapted resistance to insecticides and the parasites within mosquitoes that cause malaria have become resistant to drugs. These setbacks have been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impeded ongoing anti-malarial efforts. Now, researchers at the...
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From passive to intelligent: Bioengineered organs meet Electronics
21.7.2025 | Press monitoring
Bioengineered organs are no longer just structural substitutes. A review published in Trends in Biotechnology introduces a groundbreaking concept: biohybrid-engineered tissue (BHET) platforms – living constructs integrated with electronics that can monitor, modulate, and even autonomously control their own functions. Traditional bioengineered...
