Genetically Modified Chickens Lay Cancer-Fighting Eggs
Researchers from Japan have bred genetically engineered chickens that lay eggs carrying interferon beta, a protein known to fight diseases like cancer and hepatitis. The method could eventually cut the cost of producing this important cancer-fighting…
World-First Trial for Universal Flu Vaccine
The world’s first widespread human testing of a universal flu vaccine against influenza has begun in the UK. Rather than focusing on antibody production, the new vaccine stimulates the immune system to boost influenza-specific T-cells and…
Uncovering the Brain Circuitry Behind Sociability with Oxytocin
Scientists from Stanford discovered that oxytocin is crucial for newly described brain circuitry involved in social interactions. The finding may offer clues to unlock treatment for social aversion, which could help people with depression, schizophrenia,…
What Web Browsers and Proteins Have in Common
One more piece of the protein puzzle was solved when researchers discovered molecular "add-ons" that can customize protein interfaces. They represent a previously unknown fundamental driving principle which ensures that proteins interact in…
Researchers Developed a Molecule-Sorting DNA Nanorobot
Bioengineers from the Californian Institute of Technology developed DNA robots that can autonomously walk, sort, and work together - all at once. The robots are "programmed" to transport molecules into predetermined locations and may provide…
Scientists Turn Human Skin Cells Directly into Motor Neurons
Researchers developed a new method for transforming adult human skin cells directly into motor neurons without the need for stem cells. The technique has the potential to help researchers better understand diseases of motor neurons and could…
New Nanoparticles “Hit and Run” the Cell´s Genetic Programming
Researchers developed a new approach to cell therapy that uses nanoparticles to deliver genetic material that induces changes in the cell´s transient gene expression. An approach that is faster and cheaper to develop, more customizable and…
Exposure to Artificial Light Linked to Cancer
Night shift work has been consistently associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, insomnia, depression and irritable bowel syndrome. Exposure to light at night is not only leaving scars on people’s well being but…
Artificial Wombs and Spider Silk Hearts! Sci-Fi Biotech is Here
Artificial womb to serve as a surrogate mother, a heart made of spider silk protein, a nose “growing” on your arm, bioengineered blood vessels and more. New technologies and techniques that will make us feel like we are living in a sci-fi…
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