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AI designs new antibiotics to take on drug-resistant superbugs
Penn engineers have built an AI model that creates new antibiotics – and early tests show some work as well as existing approved drugs.
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Gene therapies that listen and respond: the power of RNA regulation
Most gene therapies rely on static DNA promoters to control gene activity, but nature uses far more sophisticated tools. Dr Matthew Dale explores how harnessing RNA-level control could enable treatments that sense and respond in real time, offering unprecedented precision and safety.
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From graphene to grey matter: tech that supercharges brain organoids
Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered a graphene-based technology that accelerates the maturation of human brain organoids, offering a safer, non-invasive way to model diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Scientists develop 3D-printed dermis for faster burn recovery
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed ‘skin in a syringe’, using a patient’s own cells to create functional dermis that could change the way we treat severe burns.
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New sticky material mimics gecko feet to fight tumours
Inspired by the gecko lizard’s grip, scientists at CU Boulder have developed a sticky, biodegradable material that clings to tumours and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days.
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New 3D bioprinted lung tissue could transform respiratory research
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a new 3D bio-printed lung model that closely mimics the complexity of human tissue – providing scientists with a powerful new tool for studying respiratory diseases.
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A gentle squeeze: Scientists use physical force to transform stem cells into bone
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered that physically squeezing stem cells through narrow spaces can trigger their transformation into bone-forming cells – potentially allowing for development of new bone repair therapies.
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Leukaemia-on-a-chip mimics bone marrow for better CAR T testing
A new “leukaemia-on-a-chip” device replicates human bone marrow and immune interactions, enabling researchers to observe CAR T cell therapies in action - potentially allowing for more personalised treatment strategies for leukaemia patients.
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Scientists grow 3D brain that mimics the real thing
Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new 3D brain model that closely mimics the structure and function of human brain tissue – marking a major advance in early disease detection.
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New nanoparticle enhances cancer drug penetration
Researchers at Southern Medical University have developed a self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer that penetrates deeper into tumour tissues - offering a new strategy for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
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Stanford grows vascularised mini-organs
Stanford scientists have successfully grown heart and liver organoids that include functioning blood vessels. This breakthrough overcomes a major size and maturity barrier, which could advance disease modelling and regenerative therapies in the future.
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Engineered DNA aptamers outsmart viral infection pathways
EPFL scientists have engineered virus-inspired DNA aptamers that bind infection targets with record selectivity. This innovation could change how we diagnose and treat infectious diseases.
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AI just made protein design smarter and faster
Meet the AI tool that creates proteins that fold better, bind tighter and perform more reliably. Find out why it matters for next-generation medicines.
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Engineering realistic blood vessels to fight vascular disease
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed advanced vessel-chip technology that closely mimics the complex architecture of human blood vessels, offering a new potential platform for studying vascular diseases and accelerating drug discovery.
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Chemical hack turns platelets into drug couriers
Researchers at the University of Illinois have achieved the first successful metabolic labelling of platelets, a key step toward using them in targeted drug delivery. The technique could enable short-lived, precision therapies for cancer, immune conditions, and clotting disorders.
