Coca plants’ production pathway for cocaine finally unravelled
2022-12-01T07:53:00+00:00By Bradley van Paridon
167-year-old biosynthetic mystery may be solved
Bioelectric bacteria-powered sensor detects water contaminants in real time
2022-11-21T09:30:00+00:00By Helen Albert
Synthetic biology harnessed to detect endocrine disruptor and thiosulfate
A recipe for biodegradable mushroom batteries
2022-11-16T10:26:00+00:00By Katrina Krämer
Mycelium skin from wood fungus makes sustainable material for flexible electronics
Artificially expanded genetic alphabet evolves enzymes for the first time
2022-11-14T14:30:00+00:00By James Urquhart
Libraries of short DNA sequences incorporating synthetic nucleotides perform better as enzymes than ordinary DNA
Simple gold salt test for whisky maturity could be round the corner
2022-11-08T14:30:00+00:00By Rebecca Trager
Formation of gold nanoparticles could track ageing process of whisky and signal when the spirit is ready for bottling
Gut bacterium found to destroy nicotine offers liver health benefits for smokers
2022-11-02T09:30:00+00:00By Anthony King
Discovery might lead to therapy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease