12/12/2019

Relocation of proteins with a new nanobody tool

Researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have developed a new method by which proteins can […]
10/12/2019

This microbe no longer needs to eat food to grow, thanks to a bit of genetic engineering

Synthetic biologists have performed a biochemical switcheroo. They’ve re-engineered a bacterium that normally eats a diet of simple […]
09/12/2019

Anti-Aging Discovery Could Lead to Restorative Skin Treatments

Despite a multi-billion-dollar skin care industry and plenty of marketing claims, nothing exists that can prevent our skin […]
05/12/2019

Unlocking the biochemical treasure chest within microbes

Secondary metabolites — the compounds produced by microbes to mediate internal and external messaging, self-defense, and chemical warfare […]
03/12/2019

Bacteria may contribute more to climate change as planet heats up

As bacteria adapt to hotter temperatures, they speed up their respiration rate and release more carbon, potentially accelerating […]
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