Chloroplasts—the "light power plants" of plant cells—are increasingly the focus of synthetic biology. These organelles house ...

The modern era of biobased innovation was catalyzed by policy action. In 1999, President Bill Clinton issued Executive Order ...

A team from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology has discovered a new class of bacterial mobile genetic elements that use giant viruses—known as jumbo phages—to move between cells. The ...

A better understanding of protein glycosylation offers insights into disease mechanisms and helps improve therapeutic medicines.

Adopt a calorie-controlled, nutrient-rich diet because while genes may predispose, excess calories magnify risk. Prioritise regular physical activity. Vigorous aerobic and resistance training can ...

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Biotechs are working on reengineering natural products to make more sustainable textiles, which are gaining traction.

Yes. It’s not Artificial Intelligence. These are different AIs reflecting the myriad socio-political, and regulatory ...

New scientific article warns of loss of consumer trust unless proper analysis is done. Report: Claire Robinson ...

In a separate 2024 study, researchers also made mice temporarily transparent. The study, published in Science, showed that ...

Researchers have created a detailed map of chemical modifications to DNA that occur in the human brain from the earliest ...

In type 1 diabetes, for example ... treatments for genetic disease. Classical CRISPR systems use molecular scissors to snip ...