Tag: Biology
Scientists reprogramme ancient enzyme for sustainable biotechnology
A team of researchers led by Uppsala University, Sweden, have resurrected and reprogrammed an ancient enzyme that can be used to develop sustainable biotechnologies.
The...
Why cold-adapted enzymes lose functionality at room temperature
New research conducted at Uppsala University, could explain why cold-adapted enzymes experience extreme functionality loss at room temperature.
Using large-scale computations, Uppsala University researchers have...
Exchanging genes for the first time using CRISPR/Cas technology
For the first time, a team of researchers have not only exchange single genes but recombined entire chromosomes with the CRISPR/Cas technology.
As reported in...
Harvesting mammalian cells with only one filter per batch
Dr Mueller (DrM), Switzerland, manufactures innovative filters that can tackle large batch sizes and cell concentrations in the production of biologics.
As the biologics industry...
Antimicrobial coating reduces spread of salmonella and listeria by 99.9%
Scientists have created a water-resistant antimicrobial coating that, when applied to surfaces that are regularly in contact with food, reduces the spread of salmonella...
The importance of international collaboration in times of global crisis
Many scientists have received funding to solve issues associated with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a large portion of the funding has been provided by...
Capturing complex and emergent properties in molecular biology
Meet NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering – a paradigm shift focusing on molecular factories, cellular systems and the improvement of health.
The National Centres of Competence...
Optimising microbial electrochemical technologies in the real world
The International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology aims to find solutions to overcome the challenges that have been preventing the implementation of METs...
Stem cell production: boosting applications in cellular and gene therapy
The Stem Cell Engineering Research Group, Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, focuses on the development of cell production systems for the ex-vivo expansion on...
Researchers have discovered that blue-green algae can produce oil
A study conducted by the University of Bonn, Germany, has shown that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can produce oil.
Until now, it was believed that...
Researchers develop low-cost cell-free biotechnology
Researchers have developed a low-cost approach to improving cell-free biotechnology’s utility for bio-manufacturing and portability for field applications.
A team of researchers at California Polytechnic...
What are the driving factors behind the synthetic biology market?
The synthetic biology market valuation hit $4.96bn in 2018 and is projected to gain CAGR of 26.3% during 2019–2027.
According to a report by Transparency...
Advancing nutrition science: innovation and collaboration
We spoke to the President of The Nutrition Society, Professor Julie Lovegrove, about the importance of nutrition science.
The Nutrition Society was established in 1941....
Automated tissue therapy for burn victims
Innovation News Network speaks to CUTISS’ CEO, Dr Daniela Marino about their plans for the next financing round for automated tissue therapies.
Skin is the...
Zellweger UK: A glimmer of hope
Peroxisome biogenesis disorders in the Zellweger spectrum (PBD-ZSD) are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders caused by mutations in PEX genes responsible for normal...
Chronic hepatitis B remains a global health problem
Re-designing the hepatitis B vaccine: helping WHO achieve one of the 2030 elimination targets as Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a global health problem.
According...
Exploring different imaging technologies for prostate cancer
Did you know that estimates from published studies indicate that 50% of men older than 50 years of age have prostate cancer? Learn more...
The E-MRS: supporting materials science & engineering in Europe
Most of the problems facing the world, such as energy supply and health, will be solved only by breakthroughs in materials science: meet the...
Microphysiological systems: advancing drug and biological therapies discovery
In recent years, drug discovery has been impaired by the lack of predictive models; microphysiological systems represent an excellent solution.
How many of the thousands...
The bacteria which will help RAS aquaculture fulfil its potential
Nova Q sees predictability in water treatment as being of core importance to the future success of RAS aquaculture.
In the opening comments to RAS-Tec,...