The integration of CRISPR technology with biomaterials engineering offers a promising avenue for safer and more effective gene therapies. Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, an assistant professor at Lehigh University, has received funding from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career
The field of synthetic biology has witnessed a groundbreaking development with the advent of "DNA origami," a technique that allows scientists to control the structure and function of biological membranes. This innovation, spearheaded by Professor Laura Na Liu and her team at the University of
Imagine a world where synthetic organisms, known as mirror bacteria, thrive undetected due to their reversed molecular chirality, posing significant risks to human health and the environment. Researchers from diverse scientific fields, including immunology, ecology, and biosecurity, are raising
Mirror bacteria, theoretical organisms composed of chiral molecules that are mirror images of those found in natural life forms, have sparked significant debate within the scientific community. These organisms hinge on the concept of chirality, where "right-handed" amino acids and "left-handed"
The field of immunotherapy has witnessed a groundbreaking advancement with the introduction of TRACeR-I, a novel protein platform designed to enhance antigen recognition. This innovative platform promises broad HLA compatibility, significantly improving immune response engineering and targeting
A consortium of 38 leading scientists spanning various disciplines has issued a stark warning regarding the potential creation of “mirror bacteria” – synthetic organisms with reversed molecular structures. This concept, while seemingly out of a science fiction plot, poses significant risks that
