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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.
Cambridge researchers have created flexible, minimally invasive devices that can wrap around nerves, offering new…
MIT spinout Strand Therapeutics has developed a new class of mRNA molecules that can sense…
A new project unites world-leading experts in quantum computing and genomics to develop new methods…
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, scientists from Delft University of Technology introduced a…
A new MIT-developed method combines Raman spectroscopy with machine learning to noninvasively track gene expression…
Scientists create an innovative technique for rapid prediction of the morphology of sugar coats on…
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene…
MIT’s ultrasound sticker enables continuous monitoring of organ stiffness, revolutionizing the early detection of diseases…
New research suggests that scientists engaged in biological design should prioritize understanding the unique characteristics…
Researchers introduce Subak, an affordable nanotechnology-based tool for detecting nuclease digestion, critical in nucleic acid…
The first-of-its-kind electrochemical test can identify trace quantities with a 98% accuracy rate. Researchers at…
Antibody-targeted ‘enveloped delivery vehicles’ selectively edit T-cells to create CAR T-cells. Most approved gene therapies…
The research, which was conducted on mice, demonstrates how these tiny nanomachines are propelled by…
The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (for short: RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses…
A new neural implant revolutionizes brain activity monitoring, combining surface and deep brain data acquisition…
Synthetic serum marker enables non-invasive neural monitoring. The brain, being the most protected organ in…
A breakthrough study shows that engineered skin bacteria can effectively treat acne, opening new possibilities…