Scientists discover that letting small amounts of DNA ‘dance’ can speed disease detection. UMass Amherst…
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.
Groundbreaking research links nuclear spin to biological processes,offering new insights for medical imaging and quantum…
Scientists have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity, offering potential advancements in waste…
Scientists investigate the unique absorption spectra of myelinated nerves as a way to visualize and…
In the form of DNA, nature shows how data can be stored in a space-saving…
Oxford researchers created a bio-integrated power source using ion gradients in hydrogels, opening new possibilities…
An innovative device could pave the way for more convenient diabetes monitoring. A prototype sensor…
Researchers have pioneered a 3D-SPI method that allows high-resolution imaging of microscopic objects, presenting a…
New research indicates that combining polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables,…
Bactometer, developed over 15 years of research, is a rapid biological detector targeting antimicrobial resistance…
Scientists created a rice-sized human heart model that mimics real heart functions, aiding drug testing…
A team of scientists led by Masaya Hagiwara of RIKEN national science institute in Japan…
Scientists have confirmed that Bacillus subtilis, a common soil bacterium, possesses a complex circadian clock,…
Gene-edited Japanese melons ripen slower, stay fresh longer, and may help reduce food waste. The…
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami…
Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber…
New platform holds the promise to drive progress in the development of senolytic anti-aging compounds…
MIT researchers develop “FrameDiff,” a computational tool that uses generative AI to craft new protein…