Wireless gene control: nanoparticles enable remote programming of therapeutic proteins
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Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs can reverse ageing during hibernation
Phys.org - 11-Mar-2025This natural process may hold clues for human ageing research
Nanorobots take a giant leap toward real-world medicine
Phys.org - 18-Nov-2024A groundbreaking model helps tiny robots navigate bloodstreams, paving the way for clinical trials
Ancient wisdom meets modern science: Inorganic biomaterials heal bones and muscles
Phys.org - 30-May-2024Nanosilicates shown to provide safer, more precise tissue regeneration than current methods
Telomeres are different lengths than scientists previously thought
Phys.org - 11-Apr-2024This could transform how we approach diseases linked to cell ageing
Disrupting RNA communication shortens lifespan, study finds
Phys.org - 15-Feb-2024Researchers uncover how imbalances in RNA signalling accelerate ageing in roundworms
Evolved.Bio pioneers a scaffold-free method to regenerate muscle tissue
Phys.org - 10-Nov-2023Offering hope for individuals with significant muscle damage
Automating genetics research: A robotic system for handling C. elegans (with video)
Phys.org - 06-Jul-2023WormPicker takes on time-consuming tasks including inspection, movement between petri dishes and genetic crossing
Tiny sea creature unlocks the secrets of healing and aging
Phys.org - 30-Jun-2023Insights on the evolution of ageing and may help advance regenerative medicine
Telomeres encode two novel signaling proteins may change our understanding of cancer and aging
Phys.org - 20-Feb-2023Blood tests for proteins encoded by telomeres could give information of biological age and cancer
Magnet-controlled bacteria fights cancer without causing pain
Phys.org - 15-Jul-2022Bacterial microrobots activate immune response and release drugs directly at desired tumor sites
Humanoid robot and AI potentially efficient in regenerating retinal cells
Phys.org - 28-Jun-2022Automated design and execution can increase efficiency and speed of research
Floor cleaners with certain chemical ingredients could do more harm than good
Phys.org - 28-Feb-2022Chemicals used for good smell may expose people to aerosol pollution at the same rate as public roads
New holographic imaging device spots cancer cells with 100% accuracy
Phys.org - 30-Nov-2021Simple, low-cost tool for improving screening in remote and low-resource areas
Fewer mistakes in protein synthesis extends lifespan in simple microbes
Phys.org - 14-Sep-2021Interestingly, rapamycin (and other drugs) also improves accuracy of protein production
Scientists invent AI that predicts potential lifespan-extending compounds
Phys.org - 22-Jul-2021Anti-ageing probability validated from a worm with human-like metabolism
Silver nanoparticles may overcome resistance in non-motile microbes
Phys.org - 13-Jul-2021Limiting misuse & designing potent nanoparticles offer a sustainable antimicrobial to the world
Antibiotics extended the lives of the flies and changed their gene activity
Phys.org - 24-Jun-2021In future, we can locate the genes which are linked to the aging process
Suppressing bacterial hydrogen sulfide can make potent antibiotics
Phys.org - 10-Jun-2021Enhancement of bactericidal effect at the same antibiotic dose
Nano-enhanced tobramycin treats severe lung infections with only 2 doses
Phys.org - 13-May-2021Antibiotic's efficacy improved by 100,000 times in treating cystic fibrosis - currently in preclinical stage
Atomic structure of human telomerase developed using cryo-electron microscopy
Phys.org - 22-Apr-2021High resolution telomerase model revealed new protein subunits; promises new therapy for aging diseases
Latest CRISPR editing method can turn on/off gene expression
Phys.org - 09-Apr-2021Allows to silence bad genes without modifying the DNA sequence and it is fully reversible
CRISPR cuts cholesterol by 57% with just one shot
Phys.org - 01-Mar-2021Tiny lipid particles with gene editing machinery selectively targets liver and reduces cholesterol in mice
A new computational model to design mammalian genetic programs
Phys.org - 19-Feb-2021Engineered human cells through design-based process, eliminating trial and error approach
Scientists reprogram fat cells to stem cells
Phys.org - 14-Jan-2021Let's hope other stem cell treatments are closer than 15 years away
A new enzyme discovered to reverse cellular ageing
Phys.org - 30-Nov-2020Molecular simulations have discovered an enzyme with anti ageing and anti tumour effects
New discovery explains mechanism regulating telomere length and function
Phys.org - 13-Oct-2020Now we can better understand processes that regulate cell survival in ageing
Tiny lipid bubbles could deliver gene editing kit to your tissues
Phys.org - 08-Oct-2020Will make it easier to target treatment to specific locations in the body
New technique to measure individual telomere lengths in 3 hours
Phys.org - 25-Sep-2020Not just average length that is important, so full profile provides more clinical uses
X-ray beams enable ultra small 3D printed structures
Phys.org - 22-Sep-2020Fine structure suitable for tissue engineering and other medical applications
Nanoparticles might be the new vitamins
Phys.org - 03-Sep-2020Space research suggests they might have a better antioxidant action than vitamins
Balancing blood iron levels is the key to living longer
Phys.org - 16-Jul-2020Genes linked to iron metabolism were also responsible for age related diseases
Development of a light-powered gripping tool –optical pliers
Phys.org - 15-Jul-2020This new tech can enable miniaturization and remote control in tight spaces
The first liquid prosthesis for degenerative retinal blindness
Phys.org - 29-Jun-2020Significant results seen in mice, all made possible by nanotechnology
Vitamin B3 is a good option to correct the NAD+ deficit in humans
Phys.org - 14-May-2020NAD+ deficiency is for real and it happens in humans too
Laser texturing technique makes metal surfaces bactericidal
Phys.org - 09-Apr-2020Only works on metals that have antibacterial properties such as copper
Stem cells from a 110-year-old women open doors to aging research
Phys.org - 20-Mar-2020Scientists created stem cells from supercentenarian for the first time, calling it "super sauce"
Rapamycin decreased survival and longevity in mice with short telomeres
Phys.org - 03-Mar-2020mTOR, a pro-survival pathway for shorter telomeres and inhibition is deleterious
3D printed hybrid living materials that can control living organisms
Phys.org - 23-Jan-2020Pigments can be replaced with useful chemical substances in the future
Protein misfolding ruins the young and beautiful cell
Phys.org - 17-Oct-2019Presence of free radical damage significantly reduced the lifespan in worm model
Combination drug therapy increased the lifespan of Drosophila
Phys.org - 30-Sep-2019Treatment combination consists of lithium, trametinib and rapamycin
Nonviral gene therapy: the safer option and full of potential
Phys.org - 24-Sep-2019Could it be used to increase the crop yield to fight against world hunger?
Graphene nanoflakes can deliver drugs to target tissues
Phys.org - 19-Aug-2019Tested on mice model - need to slow down excretion from tissues
Scientists sequence wild bats’ genes for long lifespan and cancer resistance
Phys.org - 12-Jun-2019Novel molecular targets for future ageing intervention studies
DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction
Phys.org - 05-Jun-2019Lowering the levels of HER2 slows cancer cell proliferation and triggers cell death
Molecular destruction code found in an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis
Phys.org - 17-May-2019Could be used to develop more effective drugs to lower cholesterol levels
Small molecule oral drug could treat influenza A
Phys.org - 11-Mar-2019Targets seasonal and pandemic strains of flu
New bacteria found that kills most antibiotic resistant superbugs
Phys.org - 27-Dec-2018Researchers targeted soil used in traditional healing
Patients' own cells used to engineer fully personalized tissue implants
Phys.org - 12-Nov-2018Growing new organs from patient's own cells would slash the wait times for organ transplants
First fully personalized tissue implant
Phys.org - 12-Nov-2018Technology allows engineering any kind of tissue implant from one small fatty tissue biopsy
100 people needed to start trip to another star
Phys.org - 15-Jun-2018With a minimum 630 years of traveling, 98 crew members will be needed to sustain a these ships
The science of cryopreserving the human body
Phys.org - 24-Apr-2018Animals produce a antifreeze proteins to prevent cell damaage. Current research in humans is mos...
Practical hair regeneration technology
Phys.org - 02-Feb-2018New method for the mass preparation of hair follicle germs (HFGs). Study reports the successful ...
Bioengineered robotic hand will sense touch
Phys.org - 14-Nov-2017Sophisticated prostheses can mimic almost every hand motion. But remain unnatural for the user a...
Scientists decipher mechanisms underlying the biology of aging
Phys.org - 02-Nov-2017Used a combination of engineering, computer science and biology to analyze molecular processes. ...
New 3-D imaging technique for precision medicine
Phys.org - 18-Oct-2017For an illness like cancer, doctors often turn to computed tomography (CT) scans for a more defin...
Nucleolus is a life expectancy predictor
Phys.org - 31-Aug-2017The nucleolus is a major structure in a cell's nucleus responsilbe for ribosome biogenesis. Max ...
Rapid 3D printing in water using novel hybrid nanoparticles
Phys.org - 01-Aug-2017Could enable the creation of bio-friendly 3-D printed structures. Challenging due to a lack of w...
A robotic doctor is gearing up for action
Phys.org - 27-Jun-2017Robot at remote site has force, humidity and temperature sensors. Doctor able to feel what the r...
Why do taller humans die younger?
Phys.org - 01-Mar-2017Of the 10 tallest people ever recorded, the oldest died at 56. In people, height is negatively c...
Advanced robotic system will become surgeon’s right hand
Phys.org - 10-Feb-2017University of California San Diego engineers are developing robots to be an integral part of the ...
Wirelessly programmed implantable drug delivery device can release hundreds of single doses over 16 years
Phys.org - 29-Jun-2015Iimplantable, microchip-based device may soon replace the injections and pills now needed to trea...
