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3D printing blood vessels using hydrogels
3D printing is transforming medicine. One exciting innovation is printing blood vessels using hydrogels—soft, water-rich materials...

Megha Vinesh
3 days ago2 min read


Horizontal gene transfer through introners
Overcoming Intron Barriers in Bacteria Recent research has shown that genes can move from one organism to another through a process...

Amruta Gurusu
Oct 32 min read


GPCR Receptors
A GPCR, or a G-protein-coupled receptor, is a protein located in the cell membrane of eukaryotic organisms, including both plants and...

Mackenzie
Sep 262 min read


Endocrine Disruptors
The Endocrine System The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones. Hormones...

Ragni Pota
Sep 192 min read


Genetic De-extinction
De-extinction, also known as resurrection biology, is a process that reverses plant and animal extinctions by making new varieties of the...

Suhani Jain
Sep 123 min read


Gastruloids
How can a scientist study the early stages of mammalian and human life without the need for a full embryo due to practical and ethical...

Ronit Varier
Sep 52 min read


Thetis Cells
A clinical trial published in 2015 revealed that children who were exposed to peanuts at a young age were 81% less likely to develop...

Madalina Zheng
Aug 293 min read


Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Climate-resilient agriculture uses biotechnological innovation and AI-based technology to make food systems more resilient to ever more...

Megha Vinesh
Aug 222 min read


Biodesign And Biomimicry
What Is Biomimicry and Why It Matters Biomimicry is the field of mimicking nature's successful strategies for solving human-related...

Amruta Gurusu
Aug 152 min read


Synthetic Metabolism
Metabolism is the chemical process in which foods and drinks are converted into energy. Metabolism is crucial to survival, as it also...

Mackenzie
Aug 82 min read


Optogenetics in Neural Circuit Manipulation (light systems)
Introduction Optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique that precisely controls neural activity with the use of light-sensitive proteins,...

Ragni Pota
Aug 12 min read


Bioplastics: Alternatives to Conventional Plastics
Plastics are used in all industries, becoming increasingly prevalent all over the world. Data shows that currently we use around 460...

Suhani Jain
Jul 252 min read


Antimicrobial Peptides
Antimicrobial peptides are a type of molecule found throughout the body in the innate immune system. They are one of the first lines of...

Ronit Varier
Jul 193 min read


Biotechnological Approaches to Ocean Acidification
Why is the Ocean Acidifying? Burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂)...

Madalina Zheng
Jul 112 min read


Brain-computer Interfaces
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are rapidly shifting from the realm of science fiction to hard fact, with revolutionary potential in...

Megha Vinesh
Jul 42 min read


Quantum Dot-Based Bioimaging
Introduction : Quantum dots (QDs) are tiny glowing particles that are changing the way scientists look at cells and molecules. These...

Amruta Gurusu
Jun 272 min read


Biotechnology in Aging and Longevity
There are several measures individuals can take to maintain their health, including maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in regular...

Mackenzie
Jun 202 min read


Gene Drives
Introduction Cutting-edge genetic technology is finally breaking the conventional rules of evolution–but how exactly? Gene drives have...

Ragni Pota
Jun 133 min read


Biotech in Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control
Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control: Wastewater treatment is crucial for public health as it purifies the water we consume. It...

Suhani Jain
Jun 63 min read


Synthetic Blood
Synthetic Blood is a substance that mimics and fulfills some of the functions of biological blood and provides an alternative to blood...

Ronit Varier
May 303 min read
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