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Engineered Microbe Bio-Sensors Added to Robotic Arm
Genetically-altered E. coli bacteria can act as sensors for certain chemicals, when installed on a programmable robotic arm and gripper.
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Early Space Bio-Experiments Detailed in New Book
A new book by David Warmflash, MD tells about interactions and experiences of humans with the moon, from legends and myths in ancient civilizations to projections for future colonies.
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A.I. Chip Start-Up Raises $23M in Early Funds
A start-up enterprise is developing computer chips designed to run artificial intelligence, or A.I., applications but with an architecture it says can avoid memory logjams.
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Company Launches Attacking Cancer Proteins, Lands $67M
A new enterprise is starting-up to develop treatments that target cancer-causing proteins considered unreachable with current therapies.
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Safe, Economical Method Devised to Make Graphene
Researchers in Australia and India developed a safer and much less costly process for synthesizing the super-material graphene using an extract from eucalyptus bark.
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Gut Microbe Linked to Longer Exercise Endurance
An analysis of gut microbes from elite athletes identified a particular bacterial strain, which in tests with lab mice boosted their exercise endurance.
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CBD Shown Effective Against Staph, Strep Bacteria
Tests of synthetic cannabidiol, or CBD, show the compound is as effective as current antibiotics against a class of microbes that includes Staphyloccocus and Streptococcus bacteria.
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Infographic – Where Vaccine Distrust is Greatest
While much attention is focused on the current measles outbreak, distrust of vaccines apparently goes beyond this one disease.
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Making A Food Product That Promotes Cell Life
We are now in an era where food for the average consumer is becoming way more scientific.
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Energy-Efficient Process Devised for Nano-Emulsions
A more efficient process using less energy is being developed for producing emulsions with tiny droplets to deliver drugs or cosmetics through the skin.