That problem is why, even though we’ve had success finding enzymes that break down common plastics like polyesters and PET, they’re only partial solutions to plastic waste. However, researchers aren’t ...

A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially aiding future cleanup ...

Smith, a microbiologist whose discovery revolutionize the field of genetic engineering, was a Johns Hopkins School of ...

Small biotechs are encouraged to develop robust processes early to avoid wasted time and increased costs on repeating scale-up.

The answer came in 2023, thanks in part to the family of a patient who had a complete loss of brain function. After learning ...

A specific genetic detector could offer potential to doctors in reversing damages in the sensory cells of the inner ear, ...

The goal of gene therapy is to permanently cure hereditary diseases. One of the most promising technologies for this is the CRISPR/Cas system, colloquially known as gene scissors. These can cut and ...

Understanding how cells turn genes on and off is one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Now, a new technology developed by chemist Brian Liau and his collaborators at Harvard offers an ...

Proteins play a key role not only in the body, but also in medicine: they either serve as active ingredients, such as enzymes ...

Cooking an expensive cut of steak may feel intimidating, but according to Robert Irvine, it doesn't have to be if you use ...

Explore the evolving world of microbiome-enhancing skincare, highlighting probiotics, postbiotics, and their potential ...

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