Before he launched a biotech startup, prior even to landing a role in a premier academic lab, Anindya Roy arrived in the U.S.

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Deep within the world's oceans lurk marine bacteria armed with plastic-munching enzymes, their evolution seemingly sculpted ...

Tumors were eradicated in 30% of mice receiving cGAS LNPs injected into the tumor, in combination with immune checkpoint blockade.

Cambridge researchers have engineered a solar-powered “artificial leaf” that mimics photosynthesis to make valuable chemicals ...

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Scientists discover a byproduct of sucralose that can damage DNA, raising new questions about the safety of artificial ...

With lifestyle disorders and non-communicable diseases on the rise, many people routinely undergo Liver Function Tests (LFTs) ...

Stay connected to new research, exhibits and fascinating stories stemming from the collections of your favorite Smithsonian ...

Plastic waste is projected to triple by 2060, yet less than 10 percent is ever recycled, according to the OECD’s Global Plastics Outlook. The Align Foundation has launched the 2025 Protein Engineering ...

Natural products derived from microorganisms are a promising source of new active ingredients, but are often produced only in very small quantities. A research team from the Helmholtz Institute for ...