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Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.

4 Dec 2023

Extra gene copies drive evolutionary innovation in pitcher plants

Possessing more than two complete sets of chromosomes can be a hindrance to long-term survival of a plant lineage, yet scientists are also finding evidence it's likely behind some evolutionary innovation.

30 Nov 2023

Mechanically reprogrammed connective tissue cells can promote wound healing

Researchers at PSI and ETH Zurich have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin.

29 Nov 2023

New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

New research is underway to decipher a fascinating biological puzzle-;how some animals can naturally discard more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

9 Nov 2023

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

In this interview, we delve deep into the pioneering world of xenotransplantation and the evolving landscape of gene editing.

2 Nov 2023

Using synthetic biology to develop smarter cell therapies for cancer patients

We are embarking on an unprecedented era of therapeutic development enabled by live cell engineering.

31 Oct 2023

Modular nanoparticles developed for targeted drug delivery and neutralizing biological agents

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target different biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins.

30 Oct 2023

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to James Brady about cell-based therapy and how the field of genetic engineering transformed.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 11 Oct 2023

Targeting Microbiota 2023 captures the essence of microbiota research and future implications

Targeting Microbiota 2023 will be a ground-breaking experience that will introduce you to the latest advancements in the microbiota field.

9 Oct 2023

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Review sheds light on edible coatings as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging and preservatives in the food industry, particularly for perishable items like fruits and vegetables.

28 Sep 2023

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Spanish researchers use cisgenic engineering to create nutrient-packed tomatoes with higher levels of flavonoids and branched-chain amino acids, providing potential benefits for those on plant-based diets. The study shows promise for enhancing nutritional content in other crops, addressing malnutrition and health deficiencies.

27 Sep 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Nanovesicles can be bioengineered to target cancer cells and deliver treatments directly, according to research at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

16 Aug 2023

Incarcerated women face challenges in accessing menstrual hygiene products

A new study has shown that among incarcerated women, many have to trade or barter to access menstrual hygiene products.

8 Aug 2023

Dopamine neurons may play a bigger role in motor control than previously thought

Dopamine: It's not just for rewards anymore. In a new Northwestern University-led study, researchers identified and recorded from three genetic subtypes of dopamine neurons in the midbrain region of a mouse model.

3 Aug 2023

Unlocking the potential of Reg3γ: new insights into its metabolic functions and therapeutic prospects

Researchers evaluated the physiological roles of an antimicrobial peptide.

3 Aug 2023

TU Graz researchers gain new insights into a light-activated protein switch

Researchers at TU Graz have gained new insights into the functioning of a protein found in bacteria, whose enzymatic activity is activated by blue light.

3 Aug 2023

Can genome editing transform ocular disease treatment?

The discovery and development of gene-editing technologies and their applications in managing ocular diseases.

3 Aug 2023

IN8bio opens new cancer research lab in Birmingham's Pepper Place

Birmingham's Pepper Place has a striking new addition to its teeming farmers' market and noted food offerings -; a multimillion-dollar cancer research laboratory.

1 Aug 2023

MU researcher receives $3 million grant to use gene editing for investigating the building blocks of disease

In a new study funded by a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), University of Missouri researcher Kiho Lee, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, will use gene editing to investigate the building blocks of disease.

27 Jul 2023

Genetic Engineering News and Research

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

Extra gene copies drive evolutionary innovation in pitcher plants

Mechanically reprogrammed connective tissue cells can promote wound healing

New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

Using synthetic biology to develop smarter cell therapies for cancer patients

Modular nanoparticles developed for targeted drug delivery and neutralizing biological agents

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

Targeting Microbiota 2023 captures the essence of microbiota research and future implications

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Incarcerated women face challenges in accessing menstrual hygiene products

Dopamine neurons may play a bigger role in motor control than previously thought

Unlocking the potential of Reg3γ: new insights into its metabolic functions and therapeutic prospects

TU Graz researchers gain new insights into a light-activated protein switch

Can genome editing transform ocular disease treatment?

IN8bio opens new cancer research lab in Birmingham's Pepper Place

MU researcher receives $3 million grant to use gene editing for investigating the building blocks of disease

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