Read article: Cricket bacteria break down recalcitrant waste
A micro-organism in the gut of C. lapagei degrades lignin, a phenomenon that might be extendable to other bacteria and other types of polluting waste, such as plastic
Read article: STM measurements redefine protein conductances
Results of experiments on single proteins using the right contacts counter their reputation as poor conductors
Read article: Changing humidity gets spider silk in a twist
Humidity-driven torsional deformation of dragline silk shows potential for rotary actuators and artificial muscles
Read article: Protocells help make DNA computer
Synthetic cell-like capsules protect biomolecular logic gates while allowing them to operate faster
Read article: Upconverting nanoparticles allow mice to see in infrared
The technique could help advance night vision technologies
Read article: New hydrogel stiffens and softens like a natural muscle
Material could play a role in creating artificial tissues and organs
Read article: Plant genetic engineering goes nano
Carbon nanotubes can be used as tools to more easily deliver genes into plant cell nuclei and chloroplasts
Read article: Lipid nanotablet makes tiny biocomputer
Nanoparticle-modified platform resembles a biological cellular membrane
Read article: Hachimoji DNA doubles the genetic code
“Alien” DNA will be important for future synthetic biology applications and expands the range of molecular structures that might be capable of supporting life
Read article: Injectable hydrogel lines up for multiple drug delivery
A novel hydrogel moves one step closer to clinical application in tissue engineering and drug delivery
