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New Platform for Production of Synthetic Nitrated Proteins in Bacteria

In this study, the researchers focused on para-nitro-L-phenylalanine (pN-Phe), a non-standard amino acid that is neither one of the twenty standard amino acids nor been observed in nature.

24 May 2023

New Bio-Inspired Molecules can Enhance Bone Regeneration in Mice

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

2 May 2023

Novel Mathematical Framework Evaluates the Dynamics of Adaptive Immune Evasion

Recent research published in the journal eLife proposes a theory for how cancer cells might actively adapt to the immune system to become resistant to immunotherapy.

27 Apr 2023

New, Improved Dual Version of Living Yeast Biosensor to Detect All Peptide Variants

Biosensors-;sensors that can detect biological samples-;are powerful tools for understanding the function, composition, and structure of biochemical molecules.

26 Apr 2023

Antibacterial Biologic Agent Effective Against Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Early Tests

Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Janssen Biotech, Inc. have shown in early tests that a bioengineered drug candidate can counter infection with Staphylococcus aureus – a bacterial species widely resistant to antibiotics and a major cause of death in hospitalized patients.

25 Apr 2023

New Method Uses Light to Activate Protein Functions

Scientists can now use light to activate protein functions both inside and outside of living cells. The new method, called light-activated SpyLigation, can turn on proteins that are normally off to allow researchers to study and control them in more detail.

18 Apr 2023

Designing a Lipid Nanoparticle to Safely Deliver mRNA to the Pancreas

Therapeutics that use mRNA-;like some of the COVID-19 vaccines-;have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

4 Apr 2023

Harnessing a natural bacterial system to deliver proteins in mice and human cells

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT have harnessed a natural bacterial system to develop a new protein delivery approach that works in human cells and animals.

30 Mar 2023

Using better probiotics to maintain a healthy gut microbiome

Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of "good bacteria" is easier said than done.

29 Mar 2023

New DNA editing tool could rapidly accelerate the design of custom microbes

A DNA editing tool adapted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists makes engineering microbes for everything from bioenergy production to plastics recycling easier and faster.

29 Mar 2023

3D cell culture system may be a valuable tool for assessing drug efficacy on tumor growth

Fibroblasts build and maintain the extracellular matrix, or physical scaffolding for cells, in the connective tissues within the body.

29 Mar 2023

Researchers develop a novel probe for selectively dyeing M1 and M2 macrophages

M1 and M2 are activated macrophages that protect our immune system and maintain homeostasis.

28 Mar 2023

Human cells shed light on basic squid biology

Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage, blending into their environment to evade predators or surprise prey.

28 Mar 2023

New kind of smart bandage for monitoring and treatment of chronic wounds

Most of the time, when someone gets a cut, scrape, burn, or other wound, the body takes care of itself and heals on its own.

27 Mar 2023

Potential approach to improve solid tumor T cell therapy

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have been working on a preclinical study that focuses on a new strategy that uses a “one-two punch” to assist T cells in attacking solid tumors.

17 Mar 2023

Transforming the natural mineral shells of algae into functional perovskites

Perovskites are materials that are increasingly popular for a wide range of applications because of their remarkable electrical, optical, and photonic properties.

14 Mar 2023

Rice biologists embark on a three-year project to create genetically encoded antibiotics

Synthetic biologists at Rice University are embarking on a three-year project to create "genetically encoded antibiotics," strands of RNA that bacteria will readily copy and share that will selectively kill only disease-causing, pathogenic bacteria.

14 Mar 2023

Monitoring the development and maturation of cardiomyocytes using tissue-embedded devices

Research in animal models has demonstrated that stem-cell derived heart tissues have promising potential for therapeutic applications to treat cardiac disease. But before such therapies are viable and safe for use in humans, scientists must first precisely understand on the cellular and molecular levels which factors are necessary for implanted stem-cell derived heart cells to properly grow and integrate in three dimensions within surrounding tissue.

9 Mar 2023

Effective and faster methodology detects RNA viruses based on the triplex-forming probe technology

Experts from the University of Barcelona, the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) and the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute of Aragon (INMA) -;a joint institute of the CSIC and the University of Zaragoza-; have developed a new method to detect RNA viruses based on the triplex-forming probe technology.

28 Feb 2023

Prototype treatment shows great potential in neutralizing snake toxins from multiple species

Prototype treatment for snake bite envenoming proves effective against the venom of African and Asian elapid snakes, such as some cobra, mamba, and krait species, new research shows.

24 Feb 2023

Bioengineering News and Research

New Platform for Production of Synthetic Nitrated Proteins in Bacteria

New Bio-Inspired Molecules can Enhance Bone Regeneration in Mice

Novel Mathematical Framework Evaluates the Dynamics of Adaptive Immune Evasion

New, Improved Dual Version of Living Yeast Biosensor to Detect All Peptide Variants

Antibacterial Biologic Agent Effective Against Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Early Tests

New Method Uses Light to Activate Protein Functions

Designing a Lipid Nanoparticle to Safely Deliver mRNA to the Pancreas

Harnessing a natural bacterial system to deliver proteins in mice and human cells

Using better probiotics to maintain a healthy gut microbiome

New DNA editing tool could rapidly accelerate the design of custom microbes

3D cell culture system may be a valuable tool for assessing drug efficacy on tumor growth

Researchers develop a novel probe for selectively dyeing M1 and M2 macrophages

Human cells shed light on basic squid biology

New kind of smart bandage for monitoring and treatment of chronic wounds

Potential approach to improve solid tumor T cell therapy

Transforming the natural mineral shells of algae into functional perovskites

Rice biologists embark on a three-year project to create genetically encoded antibiotics

Monitoring the development and maturation of cardiomyocytes using tissue-embedded devices

Effective and faster methodology detects RNA viruses based on the triplex-forming probe technology

Prototype treatment shows great potential in neutralizing snake toxins from multiple species

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