Modular integration of bacterial strains expands the application range of whole-cell bioelectric sensors.

From populations of multicellular organisms to selfish genetic elements, conflicts between levels of biological organization are central to evolution. Plasmids are extrachromosomal, self-replicating g...

Although metagenomic sequencing has revealed a rich microbial biodiversity in the mammalian gut, methods to genetically alter specific species in the microbiome are highly limited. Here, we introduce ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine l...

Intestinal pathogens pose a significant global health burden, and traditional antibiotic treatments often disrupt the beneficial gut microbiota that plays a crucial role in maintaining host health ...

Biocompatible chemistry merges chemo-catalytic reactions with cellular metabolism for sustainable small-molecule synthesis. Now a biocompatible Lossen rearrangement has been demonstrated to control ba...

This year's $500,000 World Food Prize, for advances in agriculture and nutrition, goes to a Brazilian who boosted the country's farming revolution, turning it into a soybean superpower.

Encapsulation of microbes in natural or synthetic matrices is a key aspect of engineered living materials, although the influence of such confinement on microbial behavior is poorly understood. A few ...

Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) was harnessed to create nanotraps via molecular imprinting that were specifically designed to scavenge interleukin-6 (IL-6) in inflammation models. This innovative approach leverages safe and biocompatible protein-based…

This study shows that only those dual-targeting antibiotics limit resistance in Gram-negative pathogens that also target the membrane of the bacteria. This mechanism provides a basis for designing fut...

“Do Cohen’s colleagues and superiors know or care that he hosts wizards in his lab? Or perhaps this is simply common place, wizards roam throughout MD Anderson free range, blasting the …

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Commercialising biotechnology innovations relies on selecting an appropriate business model. This article explores the nuances of the business-to-business and business-to-consumer pathways, highlighting key considerations for selecting the best model. It…

Biologics are delivered to the gut using phage that infects resident commensal bacteria.

Probiotic lactobacilli meet engineered living materials: This study introduces PEARL (protein eluting alginate with recombinant lactobacilli), an innovative engineered living material combining Lacti...

Professor Jennifer Byrne’s career has diverted from cancer research to research integrity. Image: supplied The Academy is delighted to announce Professor Jennifer Byrne from the University of Sydney

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This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Council on Foreign Relations Director of Studies Shannon O'Neil tell us why tariffs may not protect US jobs. Pfizer chairman and CEO Alb...