Posts about "biotechnology"

Researchers at MIT and Harvard have developed CAR-NK cells—a type of immune cell engineered to be 'invisible' to the body's natural defenses—that can effectively target and destroy cancer cells without provoking dangerous immune reactions, showing potential as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.

Microsoft's Paraphrase Project reveals artificial intelligence's ability to redesign biological toxins, evading existing biosecurity measures. This groundbreaking research exposes a novel 'zero-day' vulnerability while also proposing solutions to counteract potential biosecurity threats.

Researchers have identified MRAP2, a small protein in the brain, that plays a vital role in hunger control by aiding a hunger receptor in sending 'fullness' signals. This discovery could significantly advance how we address obesity and other eating-related disorders.

Recent research reveals that bacteria residing inside tumors could become a powerful tool in combating cancer. These bacteria produce 2-methylisocitrate, a molecule that enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy by increasing cancer cells' susceptibility through DNA damage and metabolic disruption.

LIfT BioSciences, a pioneering biotech startup, is advancing the field of cancer treatment by harnessing the body's oldest immune cells to tackle one of medicine's most formidable challenges. Although cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, innovations in immunotherapy and engineered cell therapies offer new hope.

Scientists have discovered a novel use for vinegar by enhancing its antibacterial capabilities with cobalt-based carbon nanoparticles, potentially providing a powerful tool against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This advance could significantly impact global health by offering an alternative treatment for infections that resist traditional antibiotics.

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered a potentially groundbreaking discovery linking a protein from immune cells, RELMy, to cardiac damage after heart attacks. The study highlights the protein's role in disrupting heart rhythm and suggests that blocking it could improve patient survival.

MIT researchers have achieved a breakthrough in gene editing by significantly lowering the error rate of prime editing, enhancing its potential for precise treatment of genetic disorders.

Researchers at MIT's CSAIL and McMaster University have leveraged generative AI to expedite the mapping of a new antibiotic's impact on gut bacteria, significantly accelerating a process that traditionally would take years.

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial neuron constructed from protein nanowires that emulates the behavior of natural neurons. This leap in bio-inspired computing technology promises significant advancements in the efficiency and functionality of future computer systems.