Biotechnology and bioengineering – Page 7
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ResearchProtein impurities found in AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine stir debate
Compounds might cause side effects but are unlikely to be behind extremely rare blood-clotting events
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ResearchGenetically engineered microbes convert waste plastic into vanillin
Plastic bottle becomes industrially useful product thanks to biosynthetic transformation
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ResearchChloroplasts enhanced with artificial dyes adsorb more solar energy
AIEgen-modified chloroplasts can adsorb ultraviolet radiation and increase the efficiency of photosynthesis
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OpinionMolly Stevens: ‘Our society is tremendously unequal’
The innovative bioengineer on addressing healthcare inequalities and nurturing a collaborative group
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NewsArtificial intelligence system can predict the impact of research
Scientists say the system could be used to find ‘hidden gems’ of research and guide research funding allocations
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ResearchPollen-mimicking antidote saves bees after pesticide exposure
Calcium carbonate microparticles deliver detoxifying enzyme to bees’ guts
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ResearchArtificial enzyme sets record as it outperforms horseradish counterpart by factor of 12
Engineered nanoparticle achieves highest efficiency of any artificial enzyme when compared with natural peroxidase
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NewsEU genome-editing legislation is ‘unfit for purpose’ says European commission
Current policies lag behind the latest technological developments
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NewsUS urged to waive Covid-19 vaccine patents
175 former world leaders and Nobel laureates call on Joe Biden to suspend intellectual property rules
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OpinionRewards based on priority drive unnecessary competition
The story of Crispr illustrates how a focus on patents and publications can cause good people to act in unsavoury ways
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ResearchMolecular pendulum sensors could track and monitor disease
DNA–antibody probes can detect specific proteins inside a live subject
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ResearchHPLC alternative purifies peptide cocktails in record time
Reductively cleavable brominated peptide linker unlocks contamination-free traceless release from solid support
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BusinessHoxton Farms grows animal fat for meat substitutes
Covid-19 pandemic motivated friends to combine their expertise in cell biology and mathematical modelling, and realise company they had being discussing for years
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NewsOxford University to open antimicrobial research centre after £100m donation from Ineos
Petrochemical giant highlights dangers of antibiotic resistance
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NewsDecoding the virus – what we know about Sars-CoV-2 a year on
Scientists have never learnt so much about a pathogen in such a short time
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FeatureDNA machines get a move on
Devices made from nucleic acids are starting to find their feet, says Nina Notman
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BusinessCan chemistry thaw the vaccine cold chain?
Covid-19 has highlighted the challenges of storing vaccines at their proper temperature. Angeli Mehta explores how scientists are trying to protect vaccines from heat degradation
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NewsGovernment to review gene-editing regulations for animals and crops in England
Consultation seeks public’s view on genetically-modified organisms produced using tools such as Crispr
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BusinessOxford Biotrans makes its grapefruit compound out of oranges
Using their patented enzymes, Oxford Biotrans’ mission is to create new routes to useful chemicals – starting with their natural-grade food and fragrance products
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ResearchAnimal tests reveal synthetic decoy protein protects against coronavirus
Protein designed from scratch binds Sars-CoV-2 with high affinity and specificity