After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to protect people with vector and protein vaccines did not prevent infection. These results pushed the field to change course toward…
A groundbreaking case where a 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes began producing her own insulin following a transplant of reprogrammed stem cells derived from her own body This is the first known instance of such a treatment effectively reversing…
New Smart Sensing technology uses dynamic signal pathways to adapt to human anatomy, improving the accuracy and comfort of wearable health trackers.
Researchers have produced the first complete wiring diagram of an adult animal brain, a female fruit fly brain, showing how every neuron connects to every other through synapses. This full brain map, called a connectome, provides a concrete blueprint of…
Scientists at the University of Tokyo successfully engineered hamster cells to use chloroplasts for photosynthesis, offering new hope for lab-grown tissues.
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells. This breakthrough could transform fields such as bioengineering and regenerative medicine by enabling more precise control over cell behavior and…
Researchers developed a novel multicellular artificial neural network architecture using engineered bacterial cells. These artificial networks can solve computational problems by mimicking natural neural systems, demonstrating potential applications in biotechnology. The study explores how combining bacterial cells in specific configurations…
Artificial muscles enable robotic leg to walk and jump autonomously Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed artificial muscles that allow a robotic leg to walk and jump. These muscles are lightweight, powerful, and flexible, mimicking natural muscle movement.…
A Canadian company has developed robotic hiking pants with an exosqueleton, offering a 40% boost to knee joints during uphill hikes. These pants are expected to be available by 2025. Robotic hiking pants, designed to assist with outdoor activities, can…