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Extending yeast lifespan boosts biosynthetic output of valuable compounds

Metabolic engineering has enabled the construction of efficient microbial cell factories, but cellular aging and the accumulation of toxic metabolites during prolonged fed-batch fermentation induce ... Read More

New lab-made bone marrow model is a bioengineering first

Understanding how bone marrow produces blood–and how this whole process can fail–is critical to fighting blood cancers and other disorders. However, most bone marrow research relies on non-human ... Read More

Nanoparticle–stem cell hybrids open a new horizon in bone regeneration

A research team in South Korea has successfully developed a novel technology that combines nanoparticles with stem cells to significantly improve 3D bone tissue regeneration. This advancement marks a ... Read More

Enzyme-free approach gently detaches cells from culture surfaces

Anchorage-dependent cells are cells that require physical attachment to a solid surface, such as a culture dish, to survive, grow, and reproduce. In the biomedical industry, and others, having the ... Read More

CRISPR Technology Explained: The Science of Gene Editing, DNA Modification, and Genetic Engineering Ethics Uncovered

Explore CRISPR technology explained, gene editing science, DNA modification, and genetic engineering ethics—discover how scientists are rewriting life's code with precision and responsibility. Read More

What are regulatory T-cells? Nobel-winning science explained

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday to three scientists for discovering how a particular kind of cell can stop the body's immune system from attacking itself. The discovery of these ... Read More

PolyU research drives commercialization of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards 40% efficiency milestone

Third-generation solar cell technology is advancing rapidly. An engineering research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough in the field of perovskite/silicon ... Read More

High-speed imaging tracks live brain cell activity in awake mice

A research team from the School of Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a breakthrough in brain imaging by developing the world's first technology to ... Read More

Precision genetic engineering points to a future of sustainable agriculture

As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically engineer crops to adapt to drought and other effects ... Read More

Finding immune cells that stop a body from attacking itself wins medicine Nobel

Work on peacemakers in the immune system won the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. The peacemakers are regulatory T cells, a type of immune cell that calms the immune system after it has ... Read More

ARCS Foundation scholarships support 14 outstanding graduate students in science and engineering for 2025-26

The scholarships are awarded to students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the scientific and technological strength of the country. Read More