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Physical force alone spurs gene expression
Diana Yates
Cells will ramp up gene expression in response to physical forces alone, a new study finds. Gene activation, the first step of protein production, starts less than one…
Triple-Threat Genetic Toolkit for Producing Eco-Friendly Chemicals
Jenna Kurtzweil
Researchers have developed a triad of innovative tools to engineer low-pH-tolerant yeast Issatchenkia orientalis for production of valuable bioproducts from renewable…
Computational human cell reveals new insights
Lois Yoksoulian
Researchers have developed the first computational model of a human cell and simulated its behavior for 15 minutes – the longest time achieved for a biological system of this…
Bacterial protein fragment kills lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
A bacterial protein fragment instigates lung tissue death in pulmonary fibrosis, a mysterious disease affecting millions of people worldwide, according to a new study from…
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Technology to screen for higher-yielding crop traits now more accessible
Claire Benjamin
Like many industries, big data is driving innovations in agriculture. Scientists seek to analyze thousands of plants to pinpoint genetic tweaks that can boost crop production—…
Advancing the frontier of aquatic symbiosis research
Moore Foundation
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded grants to support the work of fifteen scientists as part of the Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative investigator program.…
SynFoNI: Strengthening synthetic biology in food, nutraceutical production
Alisa King
Over the years, the democratization of synthetic biology for the production of food has led to products like the Impossible burger, a burger impostor that uses plant tissues…
Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threat
Diana Yates
Influenza, SARS and COVID-19 are all zoonotic diseases, readily transmitted from animals to humans. The viruses that cause these diseases also share traits that allow them to…