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New tissue engineering process brings laboratory-grown organs one step closer
Researchers have developed a new technique that that could one day enable us to grow fully functional human organs in the laboratory.
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Novel nanobody combinations protect cells from SARS-CoV-2 in vitro
By combining nanobodies targeting different regions of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, researchers were able to protect cells from infection.
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Combining deep computational learning and synthetic biology
Dr Diogo Camacho from the Wyss Institute at Harvard discusses new research into using machine learning algorithms to analyse RNA sequences and reveal potential drug targets.
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New virus-like probes could make COVID-19 tests more accurate and reliable
The novel probes, known as positive controls, could make it easier to validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19 across the globe.
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New ‘smart’ cell therapies show promise in solid tumours
By combining machine learning and T-cell engineering researchers were able to develop cell therapies that can selectively and effectively target and destroy solid tumours.
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CRISPR: a molecular scissor set to change the world
In October this year, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, the two scientists who pioneered the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Here, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan discusses the potential for this technology and the importance of using it safely, ethically and responsibly.
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Upstream Bioprocessing In-Depth Focus 2020
In the upstream bioprocessing in-depth focus experts reveal how CRISPR is being leveraged to enhance productivity in cell line development and why industry is focusing on producing animal-component free glycosaminoglycans.
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New 3D cell culture method could enable personalised cancer therapies
A team has extracted single tumour cells from existing cell lines to create 3D cell cultures that could allow for personalised cancer therapies.
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Scientists unveil virtual reality tool for COVID-19 drug development
The tool uses interactive molecular dynamics simulations in virtual reality (iMD-VR) to allow researchers to step inside SARS-CoV-2 enzymes and visualise molecules binding to them.
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Cell line development services market to grow at 13.3 percent
Reports suggest the market growth is driven by advances in biotechnology and its applications, as well as COVID-19 research.
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Editing CHO cells with CRISPR-Cas9 improves cell growth and reduces by-products
Researchers have found bioengineering CHO cells using CRISPR-Cas9 can decrease the secretion of metabolic by-products that hinder growth.
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Novel nanoparticle therapy shows promise in glioblastoma
The synthetic protein nanoparticle can cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver a targeted therapeutic to glioblastoma cells, say researchers.
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New bioprocess generates haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
A new single-use, closed-system upstream bioprocess has been developed which enables the production of large number of haematopoietic stem cells and progenitor cells.
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Researchers develop ACE2 decoy to neutralise SARS-CoV-2
Using their de novo protein design strategy, researchers engineered human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) protein decoys that can protect cells from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Using machine learning to guide and enhance bioengineering
The Automated Recommendation Tool (ART) uses machine learning to accelerate the development of cells for specified goals, eg, bioprocessing and bioproduction.
