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NTU Singapore and SMART Scientists Develop Safer and More Sustainable Antimicrobials to Prevent Infection of Cow Udders

The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow udders that significantly reduces milk production.

13 Oct 2025

Rare Spacecraft Bacterium Could Possibly Evade Detection by Entering Dormancy

A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by "playing dead," according to microbiologists at the University of Houston.

10 Oct 2025

New Synthetic Polypeptides Prevent Freezer Burn and Preserve Biological Medicines

Anyone who has experienced freezer burn knows that ice crystals can be a problem at low temperatures.

8 Oct 2025

Nanoplastics Can Cross Plant Root Barriers and Enter Food

Polystyrene nanoplastics were found to translocate in radishes, suggesting a pathway for human dietary exposure and emphasizing the need for safety strategies.

24 Sep 2025

Chromatin Accessibility Shapes Growth and Stress Response in Blue Mold

Blue mold, caused by Penicillium expansum, is one of the most destructive postharvest diseases, leading to economic losses across fruit supply chains.

23 Sep 2025

Automated 15-minute, Aseptic Micro-Sampling of T Cells

Auto-CeSS is an automated system for aseptic 30 μL sample collection, enhancing process monitoring and reducing contamination in cell therapy manufacturing.

13 Aug 2025

OLED Materials Have Potential New Uses in Detecting Pesticides for the Farming Industry

Researchers are set to shine a different kind of light on the farming industry after receiving funding to explore how fluorescent materials can detect the presence of pesticides and herbicides in food production.

8 Aug 2025

Elegen and Nutcracker Therapeutics to Pilot First Fully Cell-Free Manufacturing Process for RNA-based Personalized Cancer Therapeutics

Elegen, a global leader in next-generation DNA manufacturing, and Nutcracker Therapeutics, a global leader in next-generation RNA design and manufacturing, today announced the launch of a pilot program to demonstrate the industry's first fully synthetic, cell-free manufacturing platform for RNA-based personalized cancer therapeutics (PCTs).

From Elegen 15 Jul 2025

New Tool Reveals RNA Locations Inside Cells With Nanoscale Precision

A new tool called PHOTON, developed by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, can identify RNA molecules at their native locations within cells – providing valuable clues to where different RNA species are distributed spatially in response to various cellular cues.

30 Jun 2025

New Study Maps How Pesticides Alter Human Gut Bacteria

While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system, a new study is the first to map changes to specific gut bacteria based on interactions between human microbes and insect-killing chemicals observed in the lab and an animal model.

30 Jun 2025

UQ Tech Bringing Regenerative Medicines Closer Than Ever

Tiny gel droplets enhanced with University of Queensland technology could open new pathways to repairing and replacing damaged organs.

20 Jun 2025

Extracellular RNA Profiling Recommendations: Results From exRNAQC, a Comprehensive Assessment of Pre-Analytical Factors for Quality Control

A large-scale study (exRNAQC) outlines how blood tube type, RNA purification method, and processing time influence exRNA profiles. Results support new guidelines for researchers and diagnostic product developers working on RNA-based biomarkers.

28 May 2025

New Strategy Eliminates Biofilms and Prevents Regrowth

Most people have encountered the black, grey, or pink stains of bacterial biofilms built up on the bathroom tiles or kitchen sink.

24 May 2025

Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents Enhance Yield and Antibacterial Activity of Zanthoxylum bungeanum

NADES treatments significantly boost essential oil yield and antibacterial activity in Zanthoxylum bungeanum, offering a natural solution to food contamination.

23 May 2025

Microalgae Offer Eco Friendly Approach to Antibiotic Removal

Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.

19 May 2025

Study Reveals the Scale of Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers Worldwide

Millions of kilometers of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a McGill University-led study warns.

12 May 2025

Smart Researchers Develop Novel UV and Machine Learning-Aided Method to Detect Microbial Contamination in Cell Cultures

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP), interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), and National University of Singapore (NUS), have developed a novel method that can quickly and automatically detect and monitor microbial contamination in cell therapy products (CTPs) early on during the manufacturing process.

15 Apr 2025