Computer design of synthetic proteins is creating potent, stable antivirals that block infection at least as well as monoclonal antibodies. Computer-designed small proteins have now…
Researchers isolated molecules present in the larvae of a blue light-emitting fungus gnat that inhabits the Appalachians; the study will help elucidate human diseases and…
A team* of scientists from ASU and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) led by Hao Yan, ASU’s Milton Glick Professor in the School of Molecular…
Three proof-of-concept prototypes seek to make contactless ‘acoustic tweezer’ technology available to a wide array of laboratories. Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a…
By genetically reprogramming the cellular machinery of yeast they created microscopic factories that convert sugars and amino acids into plant-based drugs. Since antiquity, cultures on…
Spiders produce amazingly strong and lightweight threads called draglines that are made from silk proteins. Although they can be used to manufacture a number of…
Novel technology for the selection of single photosynthetic cells for industry and ecosystem understanding. You might need a microscope to witness the next agricultural revolution….
Researchers analyze thousands of microbial genomes and discover that two abundant groups produce energy using ancient methods that may predate the evolution of respiration. A…
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Ohio State University discovered a new microbial pathway that produces ethylene, providing a potential…
Recycle-compatible, environmentally friendly technology inspired by footpad formation mechanism during fly’s pupal metamorphosis. NIMS, HUE and HUSM have succeeded in developing a method of easily…
MIT engineers devise a temporary film that could deliver drugs or aid in digestion and may help treat diabetes, infections, and other conditions. By making…
Few people who have undergone nasopharyngeal swabs for coronavirus testing would describe it as a pleasant experience. The procedure involves sticking a long swab up…
Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste. As the world’s most popular shoe, flip-flops account for a…
Scientists demonstrate new method of producing a specific class of organic compounds, which promises to accelerate drug discovery research for several diseases. Several drugs, including…
Cells work around the clock to deliver, maintain, and control every aspect of life. And just as with humans, communication is a key to their…
Responding to a need to quickly develop billions of doses of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines, a scientific team at The University of Texas at Austin has…
Air conditioning and other space cooling methods account for about 10% of all electricity consumption in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration….
Researchers developed a new 2D material to produce hydrogen, which is the basis of alternative energy; the material efficiently generates hydrogen molecules from fresh, salt,…