The scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme PETase have now created an enzyme ‘cocktail’ which…
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.
New study deploys advanced tools to retrace 1,000 years of African pastoralist cattle breeding, identifying…
Berkeley Lab scientists develop a tool that could drastically speed up the ability to design…
Although Earth is uniquely situated in the solar system to support creatures that call it…
Researchers develop a wider spectrum for dLight1 sensor, allowing multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters. In 2018, Lin…
Computer design of synthetic proteins is creating potent, stable antivirals that block infection at least…
Researchers isolated molecules present in the larvae of a blue light-emitting fungus gnat that inhabits…
A team* of scientists from ASU and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) led by Hao…
Three proof-of-concept prototypes seek to make contactless ‘acoustic tweezer’ technology available to a wide array…
By genetically reprogramming the cellular machinery of yeast they created microscopic factories that convert sugars…
Spiders produce amazingly strong and lightweight threads called draglines that are made from silk proteins.…
Novel technology for the selection of single photosynthetic cells for industry and ecosystem understanding. You…
Researchers analyze thousands of microbial genomes and discover that two abundant groups produce energy using…
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Ohio State University discovered…
Recycle-compatible, environmentally friendly technology inspired by footpad formation mechanism during fly’s pupal metamorphosis. NIMS, HUE,…
MIT engineers devise a temporary film that could deliver drugs or aid in digestion and…
Few people who have undergone nasopharyngeal swabs for coronavirus testing would describe it as a…
Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste.…