A New and Possibly More Effective Method for Editing Genomes
A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab has discovered the mechanism behind the RNA-guided cleavage of double-stranded DNA that is central to the bacterial…
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Scientists Look to Photosynthesis for Cheaper and More Efficient Fuels
Scientists from the Berkeley Lab and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are using the Linac Coherent Light Source to research a tiny cluster of molecules that…
Generator Produces Electricity by Harnessing the Piezoelectric Properties of Biological Material
Scientists at the Berkeley Lab have developed a way to generate power using harmless viruses that convert mechanical energy into electricity. Their generator is the…
Nanomedicine BIND-014 to Enter Human Clinical Studies
The cancer drug, BIND-014, is the first targeted and programmed nanomedicine to enter human clinical studies. A newly published study demonstrate BIND-014’s ability to effectively…
Understanding Pollution From Green-Glowing Zebrafish
As population grows and consumption increases, so does waste and pollution. Scientists have been working on a way to better track and understand how pollution…
Researchers Use “Fracture Putty” to Quickly Repair Broken Bones
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center are working to develop a fast bone healing process for soldiers. By using “fracture putty,” adult…