synthetic-biology
Scientists Engineer First Artificial Enzymes from Nonfunctional Protein Scaffolds
Researchers have developed a breakthrough workflow that transforms inert protein scaffolds into highly active artificial enzymes—a leap toward sustainable chemistry. The method…
Scientists Rewrite Microbial Family Tree with Statistically Sound Model for Early Life Evolution
A new study overturns decades of assumptions about microbial evolution by proving that more genomic data can distort—not clarify—life's earliest branches. The…
Silicon Chip Writes 64 DNA Sequences in Water, Setting New Enzymatic Benchmark
A semiconductor chip has synthesized 64 unique DNA sequences in water without traditional enzymes, achieving a record-breaking 99.9% accuracy. This breakthrough could…
Scientists Engineer Bacteria That Turn Potato Waste Into Bioplastic in Just 24 Hours
Researchers have developed an engineered bacterium that converts raw potato starch into biodegradable plastic (PHB) within 24 hours, offering a sustainable alternative…
How a 1.5-Billion-Year-Old Cellular Handshake Sparked the Animal Kingdom
New research reveals how ancient cells sticking together set the stage for animal life as we know it.