Recent advances in microfluidic devices have brought about exciting new possibilities in the field of cell assays. From drug discovery to basic research, microfluidic chips are paving the way for more efficient and effective studies in the field of cell biology. These devices allow for...
In the field of biomolecular analysis and diagnostics, the detection of proteins plays a critical role. Typically, conventional immunosensing assays rely on surface-capture of target molecules, which can limit specificity, sensitivity, and the ability to provide information beyond simple concentration measurements. In this week's research...
Bacteria have a crucial survival strategy of motility which helps them navigate in porous environments. These environments are essential for biogeochemical processes in quiescent wetlands and sediments. However, the understanding of self-transport mechanisms in confined interstices of porous media is limited. In this week's research...
Abstract "Living materials bring together material science and biology to allow the engineering and augmenting of living systems with novel functionalities. Bioprinting promises accurate control over the formation of such complex materials through programmable deposition of cells in soft materials, but current approaches had limited success...
Abstract "The assembly of biomolecules into condensates is a fundamental process underlying the organisation of the intracellular space and the regulation of many cellular functions. Mapping and characterising phase behaviour of biomolecules is essential to understand the mechanisms of condensate assembly, and to develop therapeutic strategies...