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Plants' Photosynthetic Machinery Functions inside Hamster Cells

Researchers successfully implanted algae-derived chloroplasts into hamster cells, allowing them to convert light into energy for at least two days.

Build your own receptor: modular system can be tailored to any antigen

The development of PAGER allows researchers to create customizable GPCRs that respond to specific ligands and can produce various outputs.
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Creating Mirror Life' Could Be Disastrous, Scientists Warn

Synthetic organisms known as mirror life pose unprecedented risks to human life and ecosystems.
Chirality in biology ensures that molecules have specific interactions; reversing this can disrupt essential processes.

A scientist working to create 'mirror life' discovered it could be 'a perfect bioweapon.' She's asking other researchers to stop.

Creating mirror life poses significant risks, potentially leading to catastrophic pandemics if such organisms escape scientific control.

Scientist reveals gruesome way mirror bacteria could take over body

The development of synthetic 'mirror bacteria' poses a significant risk to human health, potentially causing untreatable infections and blockages in the body.

Creating Mirror Life' Could Be Disastrous, Scientists Warn

Synthetic organisms known as mirror life pose unprecedented risks to human life and ecosystems.
Chirality in biology ensures that molecules have specific interactions; reversing this can disrupt essential processes.

A scientist working to create 'mirror life' discovered it could be 'a perfect bioweapon.' She's asking other researchers to stop.

Creating mirror life poses significant risks, potentially leading to catastrophic pandemics if such organisms escape scientific control.

Scientist reveals gruesome way mirror bacteria could take over body

The development of synthetic 'mirror bacteria' poses a significant risk to human health, potentially causing untreatable infections and blockages in the body.
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The Heartbreaking Lose of a Child to Cancer Brought These 3 Founders Together. Now Their Startup Has Raised $60 Million to Fight and Treat the Disease With Cutting-Edge Tech. | Entrepreneur

Earli aims to revolutionize early cancer detection through innovative science and technology.
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Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on mirror life' microbe research

Mirror life microbes pose significant risks to existing life forms, prompting calls for a research halt.
International scientists express grave concerns over the potential consequences of synthetic organisms.

Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankind

Lab-made synthetic organisms pose unprecedented risks, potentially endangering life on Earth as they could bypass natural immune defenses.

Scientists Horrified by "Mirror Life" That Could Wipe Out Biology As We Know It

Mirror life technology poses existential risks that could endanger life on Earth, warranting immediate pause in research efforts.

Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on mirror life' microbe research

Mirror life microbes pose significant risks to existing life forms, prompting calls for a research halt.
International scientists express grave concerns over the potential consequences of synthetic organisms.

Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankind

Lab-made synthetic organisms pose unprecedented risks, potentially endangering life on Earth as they could bypass natural immune defenses.

Scientists Horrified by "Mirror Life" That Could Wipe Out Biology As We Know It

Mirror life technology poses existential risks that could endanger life on Earth, warranting immediate pause in research efforts.
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A Second Tree of Life' Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn

Research on synthetic microbes poses extreme risks of pandemics and environmental collapse, urging a ban on such studies.

Targeted mRNA therapy tackles deadly pregnancy condition in mice

mRNA therapy shows promise in reversing causes of pre-eclampsia based on mouse studies, potentially paving the way for future human treatments.
#biotechnology

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.
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Engineered receptors for soluble cellular communication and disease sensing

The SNIPR architecture enhances therapeutic targeting in synthetic biology through low baseline activity and specific activation by soluble ligands.

Finding a way to harness evolution- Harvard Gazette

Harvard researchers developed Helicase-Assisted Continuous Editing (HACE) for targeted gene mutation study in living human cells.

French biotech firm Generare secures 5M - Silicon Canals

Generare secures €5M funding to enhance biotechnology for drug discovery by leveraging microbial DNA.

Organisms Created in Laboratory Are "Third State" Beyond Life and Death, Scientists Say

Scientists can repurpose cells into biological robots, creating a "third state" that blurs the line between life and death.

Earth911 Podcast: Cemvita's Biotech Breakthroughs

Sustainability is now a key driver of innovation in traditionally high-impact industries like chemical manufacturing and mining.

Revolutionary biohybrid robots are coming. Are we prepared?

Biohybrid robots blend living cells with synthetic materials, showcasing an innovative approach to robotics that combines biology with technology.

Glorious Germs, Ready for Their Close-Up

Microscopic world beauty captured through bacterial photography.
Elevating bacteria through artistic imagination while honoring their presence and potential.
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