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MIT scientists have discovered that part of these microorganisms' energy efficiency depends on invisible signals embedded ...

A regulatory protein in astrocytes may explain how certain memories persist over time for learning and cognitive function.

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to ...

By restoring the body’s ability to produce KLK1, therapies are emerging for preeclampsia moms and for acute ischemic stroke who missed the tPA window.

복잡한 화학 시약 교체 없이 온도 조절만으로 원하는 유전물질 디옥시리보핵산(DNA)을 합성하는 원천기술이 개발됐다. 향후 합성생물학과 유전자 연구·신약 개발뿐 아니라 백신·바이오의약품 등 저온 유통이 중요한 제품의 배송 ...

Complex chemical processes are essential for making DNA." This long-held assumption in the field of biotechnology has been overturned by a Korean ...

Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.

A tiny blob in a dish has pushed one of biology’s oldest questions into new territory: When does inanimate chemistry become ...

Scientists build a synthetic cell that grows, divides and replicates DNA using only non-living chemical components.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...