All Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology articles
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NewsAsian scientists unveil 10-year roadmap for building synthetic cells
Scientists from six Asian countries have launched an ambitious 10-year effort to build synthetic cells from non-living molecules, marking the region’s first coordinated push to create an artificial single-celled biological system.
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NewsResearchers reveals why recombinant BCG induces a stronger and longer-lasting response
Researchers are working on a more potent version of the BCG vaccine that protects against TB. While the conventional immunizer reduced infection by 90% in experiments with mice, the recombinant BCG increased protection rates to 99%.
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NewsSunlight-activated biohybrids transform wastewater into valuable chemicals
Researchers have proposed a novel method to transform wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals using sunlight, thus paving the way for sustainable and eco-friendly chemical manufacturing.
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NewsGenetically engineered bacterium can synthesize melanin nanoparticles
Researchers have heterologously expressed a tyrosinase gene in Escherichia coli to synthesize melanin nanoparticles which offer potential for tumour treatment.