Articles for category: Biotechnology

Living Computer

How Scientists Made Living Cells Act Like Tiny Computers

Imagine a world where cells, the building blocks of life, could be programmed like computers to carry out specific tasks. This fascinating concept has now become a reality, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in synthetic biology. By engineering living cells to perform computational functions, scientists are setting the stage for revolutionary applications in medicine, environmental science, ...

The Hidden World of Virus Hunters: Scientists on the Frontlines of Emerging Diseases

How Bias Shapes Scientific Discovery – and Who Gets Credit

Trizzy Orozco

Have you ever wondered why some scientific breakthroughs become household names, while others fade into obscurity? Or why certain discoverers are celebrated, while others are barely remembered? The truth is, the journey of science is anything but a straight line. Hidden beneath the surface of every “Eureka!” moment is a tangled web of assumptions, expectations, ...

A salmon quite heavily peppered.

Lab-Grown Salmon Hits U.S. Menus Amid Political Pushback

April Joy Jovita

In a landmark moment for food innovation, Wildtype’s cultivated salmon has become the first lab-grown seafood approved for sale in the United States. Now available at a Portland, Oregon restaurant, this sushi-grade salmon is grown from fish cells in bioreactors—offering a sustainable alternative to traditional aquaculture. But while the product has cleared scientific and regulatory ...

brain stimulation

The Brain Chip That Lets People Control Computers With Their Thoughts

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where the mere act of thinking could send an email, open a webpage, or even control a robot. This is not the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie but a reality that is steadily unfolding. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have made this possible. By embedding tiny chips in the brain, researchers are paving ...

Training the Next Generation of Scientists

The Youngest Researchers Making Big Waves in Biomedicine

Trizzy Orozco

What if I told you the next great breakthrough in medicine might come not from a seasoned professor, but from a teenager still finishing their last year of high school? It sounds like something out of a movie, but today’s biomedicine is being shaken up by a new generation of wildly talented young scientists. Some ...

Victor Frankenstein: The Godfather of Modern Mad Science

7 Literary Scientists Whose Theories Might Just Be Possible Someday

Trizzy Orozco

What if the wildest ideas from our favorite novels weren’t just the stuff of imagination but blueprints for future breakthroughs? Picture a world where mad science isn’t quite so mad, where fiction bleeds into reality like a watercolor painting in the rain. From time-warping machines to genetic marvels, some literary scientists have dared to dream ...

Gut health and brain

12 Medical Innovations That Could Change the Future of Humanity

In a world that is constantly evolving, the field of medicine stands as a beacon of hope for a brighter future. With every passing year, new medical innovations emerge, each holding the potential to transform the way we perceive and treat diseases. These innovations are not just about curing illnesses; they are about enhancing the ...

Climbers wearing gear and shoes ready for indoor bouldering on a padded floor.

6 Cutting-Edge Labs in the U.S. Working on Regenerating Limbs

The salamander doesn’t mourn its lost tail. Within weeks, it simply grows a new one. No surgery, no prosthetics, no adaptation period – just pure biological magic that leaves scientists wondering why humans can’t do the same thing. While we’ve mastered heart transplants and brain surgery, regrowing a lost arm or leg remains one of ...