Recovering whole cells from decades-old preserved tissue could make hospital archives a richer source of…
Browsing: Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the use of biological systems, organisms, or their components to develop innovative technologies and products that improve health, agriculture, industry, and the environment. By combining biology with tools from fields like genetics, engineering, and computer science, biotechnology enables breakthroughs such as gene editing, synthetic biology, biopharmaceuticals, and sustainable biofuels. It plays a critical role in addressing global challenges—from fighting disease and enhancing crop resilience to reducing pollution. Explore this page for the latest advances, applications, and research shaping the rapidly evolving world of biotechnology.
A single infusion of an experimental CRISPR-Cas9 therapy was reported to safely lower LDL cholesterol…
Researchers showed how a natural bacterial enzyme can accurately transcribe DNA containing four extra genetic…
Specialized microbes convert inedible materials into protein-rich snacks. A cookie made partly from molecules derived…
Ancient mammalian antimicrobial peptides revealed stronger bacteria-killing activity in some cases, offering clues for designing…
MIT researchers have engineered bacteria to behave like transistors, making it possible to build living…
A peer-reviewed study highlights how encapsulated leptin-producing cells can accelerate circadian realignment in preclinical models.…
Researchers take the first steps toward recreating powerful chemicals derived from plants in the laboratory.…
The newly developed compounds mimic the function of photoreceptor cells, which deteriorate in blinding diseases…
Harvard scientists have built a silicon chip that writes DNA using electricity and water, pointing…
Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that appears to block kidney regeneration after injury. The…
Researchers are replacing rigid silicon-based AI hardware with stretchable, neuromorphic electronics that mimic how the…
A newly developed bacterial cellulose manufacturing technique could lead to strong, multifunctional materials capable of…
A 3D network of living neurons and electronics can recognize electrical patterns and may help…
A new study suggests that certain genetic diseases may be treatable with carefully matched vitamins,…
Researchers have successfully regenerated skeletal and connective tissue, although the new tissue was not perfectly…
An improved stem cell method produces functional insulin cells that reverse diabetes in mice. Scientists…
A novel method for directing mitochondria to specific cells could reshape how scientists approach diseases…