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Using a parasite pest to create bioluminescent wood

In order to defy climate change and the bark beetle, more deciduous trees are being planted in Swiss forests. If... Read more

Bio-inspired droplet-based systems herald a new era in biocompatible devices

Oxford University researchers have made a significant step toward realizing a form of "biological electricity" that could be used in... Read more

Droplet-based microfluidics with mass spectrometry offers new toolboxes for microproteomics

Understanding cellular heterogeneity is essential for deciphering the complexities of cellular subpopulations, differentiation processes, and microenvironmental influences. Single-cell proteomics plays... Read more

Researchers characterize 28 bacteria that produce bioactive substances, offering pharmaceutical potential

Researchers led by Dr. Imen Nouioui and Prof. Dr. Yvonne Mast from the Department Bioresources for Bioeconomy and Health Research... Read more

Engineering DNA to mimic biological catch bonds with 'fish-hook' system

In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has developed an artificial adhesion system that closely mimics natural... Read more

Smart agriculture technology attaches directly to underside of leaves for monitoring plants

With growing concerns over climate change and overpopulation, we urgently need to boost agricultural productivity. With the goal of creating... Read more

Better health diagnostics through genetically engineered embedded sentinel cells

Cells can now be genetically programmed to record their histories within their genomes, a development that could revolutionize the study... Read more

Transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs can improve coral health

A pioneering study has revealed significant improvements in coral health through an innovative approach of transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to... Read more

Engineering hypoallergenic cats: Mutations found in South African cats suggest allergen expression may not be essential

Gene editing could create hypoallergenic cats, according to a sequence analysis of the protein that triggers allergies to cats. Some... Read more

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity—the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything... Read more

Bioengineers develop sensors to detect food contaminants at home

Recent recalls of contaminated carrots, ground beef, deli meat and other grocery items have raised new concerns about food safety.... Read more

Researchers develop lysosomal 'TRAP' for clearance of viruses and variants

Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently developed a neotype lysosomal... Read more

How insects react to virtual reality gaming

Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality, but now scientists have trialed the... Read more

Researchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria

In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science on Nov. 25, a research team reported the development of an... Read more

Managing forests with smart technologies

Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16% of the total tree cover loss in... Read more