Tag Archives: biology

Molecular Microscope Lets Scientists Peer inside Single Cells

Posted on November 21, 2018 by rberkowitz

The new technology can identify proteins that distinguish healthy cells from diseased ones.   Continue reading →

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Optical cell sorting

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers are using light and new image processing tools for label-free cell characterization. Continue reading →

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Designer DNA: Computational tools for mapping out synthetic nucleic acids

Posted on October 2, 2017 by rberkowitz

Some of the tools available to synthetic biologists for gleaning function from sequence, predicting protein structure, reducing synthesis errors, and designing complex systems. Continue reading →

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3D printing, in the flesh

Posted on July 28, 2017 by rberkowitz

Although not yet as established as other additive manufacturing applications, printing human tissue is poised to significantly advance the field of medicine. Continue reading →

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Gel Scaffolds for Delivery of Immunotherapies

Posted on April 2, 2017 by rberkowitz

How clinical researchers are using biocompatible polymers to carry cancer immune therapies directly to the tumor. Continue reading →

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Sea turtles don’t just go with the flow

Posted on March 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Satellite data reveal that the marine reptiles change their behavior to interact with currents. Continue reading →

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