New AI Virus Designs Target Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Artificial intelligence is transforming the design–build–test–learn cycle in synthetic biology. Instead of running years of iterative lab experiments, researchers now...
February 14, 2026
BIOTECHNOLOGY
World’s First Stem Cell Trial Aims to Reverse Hearing Loss
In a world where sound shapes our connections from the laughter of loved ones to the symphony of nature losing...
February 11, 2026
Australian Researchers Develop Nanoparticles to Combat Arterial Plaque and Prevent Heart Attacks
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In most cases, atherosclerosis drives this risk by causing fatty plaques...
February 2, 2026
Understanding RT-PCR Testing for COVID-19 and Viral Infections
The emergence of viral diseases has necessitated the development of efficient testing methods to ensure early diagnosis and control of...
January 26, 2026
Can we find Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA on a 500-year-old drawing?
In April 2024, geneticist Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe rubbed a swab over a red chalk drawing. This sketch, titled Holy Child, might...
January 10, 2026
Scientists Discover Bacteria That Turn Plant Waste Into Green Energy
For many years, scientists have marvelled at certain bacteria’s ability to digest seemingly indigestible substances, including carbon from lignin. Lignin...
September 3, 2025
The ‘Pregnancy Robot’ Is Fake But Could Artificial Wombs Be Real?
Artificial womb technology is no longer just science fiction. A viral hoax about a $14,000 pregnancy robot from China stirred...
August 23, 2025
AI Honey Bee Disease Detection Revolutionizes Beekeeping Industry
AI honey bee disease detection represents a groundbreaking advancement in protecting our planet’s most essential pollinators. This innovative technology addresses...
August 21, 2025
Spinning Bacteria Create Super-Strong Cellulose Materials
You know, bacterial cellulose – or BC as researchers like to call it – is actually pretty amazing stuff. It’s...
August 4, 2025
PROTEUS Enables Precision Protein Engineering in Mammalian Cells
The PROTEin Evolution Using Selection (PROTEUS) platform represents a major breakthrough in biological engineering. It enables robust directed evolution of...
July 11, 2025
