Scientists Turned Human Cells into Tiny Biological Computers
Artist’s interpretation of a “circuit cell”. Credit: Ella Marushchenko For billions of years, cells have perfected their biological…
Engineered phages use molecular anchors to enter human cells
The study identified phage surface proteins acting as molecular anchors. These proteins confer phages ith the ability to attach…
Silver nanoparticles enable precise DNA cutting and assembly
DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists…
FDA Unveils New Path for Approving Drugs for Just One Patient
US regulators laid out new guidelines for approving custom-made treatments for individual patients, a move that could bring…
Researchers use genetic engineering to create “product-ready” snakebite antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create the first ever “product-ready” antivenom for snakes…
Advances in biomanufacturing and recent biological applications of the fundamental bacterial carotenoids: a comprehensive review | Microbial Cell Factories
Abdelaziz AA, Kamer AMA, Al-Monofy KB, et al. Pseudomonas aeruginosa’s greenish-blue pigment pyocyanin: its production and biological activities.…
After 1- and 6-Month Gains, Gene Editing Companies Await Q3 Results
As developers of gene editing therapies and other genetic medicines get set to report third quarter earnings in…
US Government to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Cost Surge
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the US will investigate suppliers of crop inputs such as seeds and…
Gene editing could give us ‘better’ babies — but what are the ethical concerns?
It’s been seven years since Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui made an announcement that shocked the world’s scientists. He…
Gene editing lets scientists alter wild animal DNA for conservation. But should they?
Frogs that are part alpaca and other genetically engineered wildlife could soon be running and hopping around Australia.…