By examining genomic variation more closely, scientists can now identify new disease connections with greater…
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.
MIT researchers have dramatically lowered the error rate of prime editing, a technique with promise…
Built from low-powered protein nanowires made by bacteria, these neurons could enable vastly more efficient,…
Immortality through transplants is unlikely, but slowing aging could improve health. The bigger issue is…
Japanese researchers have created a dynamic microfluidic channel that greatly enhances the performance of flow…
Potential applications range from biomedical imaging to the conversion of light energy. University of Tokyo…
Cold plasma penetrates deep into tumors and attacks cancer cells. Short-lived molecules were identified as…
A protein-based biosensor measures cortisol with high accuracy. Smartphone compatibility makes stress testing more accessible.…
Johns Hopkins researchers grew a mini human brain with connected regions and blood vessels. It…
Researchers at Hiroshima University have found that stevia, when fermented with specific bacteria from banana…
A powerful new molecule, GAI-17, has shown striking results in reversing brain damage caused by…
Improved bacterial cellulose could help create tougher, greener materials for things we use every day.…
MIT scientists have reengineered rubisco, the enzyme that jumpstarts photosynthesis but has long frustrated scientists…
Chinese scientists have developed a novel AI-guided protein engineering strategy that enables faster, cost-effective, and…
Scientists have successfully grown over 400 different types of nerve cells from stem cells in…
Technology can be harnessed to design novel and enhanced molecules that address challenges in biotechnology…
An international team of scientists has achieved a significant breakthrough in diabetes research by successfully…
A newly discovered bacterial defense protein named Cat1 reveals an extraordinary method of viral neutralization.…