How close are scientists to producing artificial blood?Artificial blood substitutes are being developed to address global blood shortages and improve transfusion safety.
Scientists abandon dream of creating mirror life,' which could turn into a nightmareMirror-image molecules could potentially lead to the creation of life forms with reversed biology, sparking both imagination and caution in science.
Creating Mirror Life' Could Be Disastrous, Scientists WarnSynthetic organisms known as mirror life pose unprecedented risks to human life and ecosystems.Chirality in biology ensures that molecules have specific interactions; reversing this can disrupt essential processes.
A scientist working to create 'mirror life' discovered it could be 'a perfect bioweapon.' She's asking other researchers to stop.Creating mirror life poses significant risks, potentially leading to catastrophic pandemics if such organisms escape scientific control.
Scientists abandon dream of creating mirror life,' which could turn into a nightmareMirror-image molecules could potentially lead to the creation of life forms with reversed biology, sparking both imagination and caution in science.
Creating Mirror Life' Could Be Disastrous, Scientists WarnSynthetic organisms known as mirror life pose unprecedented risks to human life and ecosystems.Chirality in biology ensures that molecules have specific interactions; reversing this can disrupt essential processes.
A scientist working to create 'mirror life' discovered it could be 'a perfect bioweapon.' She's asking other researchers to stop.Creating mirror life poses significant risks, potentially leading to catastrophic pandemics if such organisms escape scientific control.
'Synthetic human' robot twitches and spams into LIFE in creepy clipProtoclone represents a breakthrough in humanoid robotics, featuring lifelike movements with synthetic muscles beneath translucent skin.
Revolutionary biohybrid robots are coming. Are we prepared?Biohybrid robots blend living cells with synthetic materials, showcasing an innovative approach to robotics that combines biology with technology.
'Synthetic human' robot twitches and spams into LIFE in creepy clipProtoclone represents a breakthrough in humanoid robotics, featuring lifelike movements with synthetic muscles beneath translucent skin.
Revolutionary biohybrid robots are coming. Are we prepared?Biohybrid robots blend living cells with synthetic materials, showcasing an innovative approach to robotics that combines biology with technology.
AI used to design a multi-step enzyme that can digest some plasticsThe enzyme design process improved significantly with PLACER screening, resulting in enzymes that could perform multiple reactions.
Scientists Horrified by "Mirror Life" That Could Wipe Out Biology As We Know ItMirror life technology poses existential risks that could endanger life on Earth, warranting immediate pause in research efforts.
BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunchbaCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.
Scientist reveals gruesome way mirror bacteria could take over bodyThe development of synthetic 'mirror bacteria' poses a significant risk to human health, potentially causing untreatable infections and blockages in the body.
Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.
Scientists use AI to design life-like enzymes from scratchAI can design novel enzymes that perform multi-step reactions effectively, revolutionizing enzyme engineering.
AI used to design a multi-step enzyme that can digest some plasticsThe enzyme design process improved significantly with PLACER screening, resulting in enzymes that could perform multiple reactions.
Scientists Horrified by "Mirror Life" That Could Wipe Out Biology As We Know ItMirror life technology poses existential risks that could endanger life on Earth, warranting immediate pause in research efforts.
BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunchbaCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.
Scientist reveals gruesome way mirror bacteria could take over bodyThe development of synthetic 'mirror bacteria' poses a significant risk to human health, potentially causing untreatable infections and blockages in the body.
Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.
Scientists use AI to design life-like enzymes from scratchAI can design novel enzymes that perform multi-step reactions effectively, revolutionizing enzyme engineering.
Exploring Protein Language Models for Synthetic BiologyProtein language models revolutionize protein design and function prediction.AI and synthetic biology integration enhances our understanding of proteins.
Targeting protein-ligand neosurfaces with a generalizable deep learning tool - NatureProtein-protein interactions are essential for healthy cells and are vital for disease treatments.
Plants' Photosynthetic Machinery Functions inside Hamster CellsResearchers successfully implanted algae-derived chloroplasts into hamster cells, allowing them to convert light into energy for at least two days.
Build your own receptor: modular system can be tailored to any antigenThe development of PAGER allows researchers to create customizable GPCRs that respond to specific ligands and can produce various outputs.
The Heartbreaking Lose of a Child to Cancer Brought These 3 Founders Together. Now Their Startup Has Raised $60 Million to Fight and Treat the Disease With Cutting-Edge Tech. | EntrepreneurEarli aims to revolutionize early cancer detection through innovative science and technology.
Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on mirror life' microbe researchMirror life microbes pose significant risks to existing life forms, prompting calls for a research halt.International scientists express grave concerns over the potential consequences of synthetic organisms.
Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankindLab-made synthetic organisms pose unprecedented risks, potentially endangering life on Earth as they could bypass natural immune defenses.
Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on mirror life' microbe researchMirror life microbes pose significant risks to existing life forms, prompting calls for a research halt.International scientists express grave concerns over the potential consequences of synthetic organisms.
Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankindLab-made synthetic organisms pose unprecedented risks, potentially endangering life on Earth as they could bypass natural immune defenses.
A Second Tree of Life' Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists WarnResearch on synthetic microbes poses extreme risks of pandemics and environmental collapse, urging a ban on such studies.
Targeted mRNA therapy tackles deadly pregnancy condition in micemRNA therapy shows promise in reversing causes of pre-eclampsia based on mouse studies, potentially paving the way for future human treatments.
Engineered receptors for soluble cellular communication and disease sensingThe SNIPR architecture enhances therapeutic targeting in synthetic biology through low baseline activity and specific activation by soluble ligands.
Finding a way to harness evolution- Harvard GazetteHarvard researchers developed Helicase-Assisted Continuous Editing (HACE) for targeted gene mutation study in living human cells.
French biotech firm Generare secures 5M - Silicon CanalsGenerare secures €5M funding to enhance biotechnology for drug discovery by leveraging microbial DNA.
Organisms Created in Laboratory Are "Third State" Beyond Life and Death, Scientists SayScientists can repurpose cells into biological robots, creating a "third state" that blurs the line between life and death.
Earth911 Podcast: Cemvita's Biotech BreakthroughsSustainability is now a key driver of innovation in traditionally high-impact industries like chemical manufacturing and mining.
Glorious Germs, Ready for Their Close-UpMicroscopic world beauty captured through bacterial photography.Elevating bacteria through artistic imagination while honoring their presence and potential.