New research reveals how microscopic “water bears” use a molecular switch to survive conditions that would kill any other creature from deep space to boiling acid. The Unkillable Microscopic Superhero Tardigrades also called water bears or moss piglets are nature’s ultimate survivors: Now, scientists have discovered their secret: a molecular “on/off” switch that triggers suspended ...
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology has emerged as one of the most transformative advancements in medicine and biotechnology. This precise tool allows scientists to make targeted modifications to DNA, offering immense potential for treating genetic disorders, advancing medical research, and addressing global health challenges. How CRISPR Works: A Closer Look CRISPR-Cas9 acts like molecular scissors, capable ...
Science has long viewed aging as an inevitable biological process, but that perspective is rapidly changing. Today’s researchers aren’t just looking to slow down aging anymore – they’re exploring ways to actually reverse it. From lab mice that regain their youthful vigor to human clinical trials showing promising results, the quest to turn back time ...
Across the world’s rivers, wastewater plants, rice paddies, and even the soil beneath our feet, tiny organisms are quietly shuttling electrons in ways that could redefine energy as we know it. The dilemma is stark: we need cleaner power and smarter storage, yet we waste mountains of organic matter brimming with unused chemical energy. The ...
Researchers in synthetic biology have produced the first completely computer-designed enzyme, a synthetic catalyst so effective it surpasses both natural proteins and past AI-generated designs in a historic leap. Published in Nature on June 18, this discovery marks a turning point in protein engineering and opens doors to bespoke enzymes for medicine, green chemistry, and ...
