Research Update New RNA-based toolkit to regulate gene activity could advance regenerative medicine, gene therapy and biotechnology Turning genes on and off as easily and predictably as flicking a switch could be a powerful tool in medicine and biotech. A type of technology called a riboswitch might be the key.
Research Update Tracking a network of 100,000 mutants Mutations that maintain fitness are vital for diversity and, for the first time, scientists have managed to experimentally show how extensive networks of these mutations develop.
Research Update Scientists use 'sticky' DNA to build organized structures of gel blocks Researchers show that molecular interactions between pieces of DNA can drive the self-assembly of structures visible to the naked eye.
Research Update BioAlchemy: Treating Wastewater at the Point of Production New OIST startup uses bacteria to treat wastewater at low cost.
Research Update Synthesizing Chemical-sensing Cells from Scratch Scientists create artificial cells that can express distinct genes in response to specific chemical signals, opening the door to new ways of delivering drugs.
