By Jhonata Lam The use of protocells in modern research is able to assist in a range of subjects, from studying the origins of life to biotechnology.1 Involving the generation of synthetic cells, protocell research is therefore increasing in popularity. A benefit of its implementation is that it provides a significant degree of control toContinue reading “What are protocells and their applications?”
Category Archives: Bio-engineering
New horizons for breast reconstruction
By Themis Halka Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in females, affecting 1 in 8 women in the UK.1 Several treatment options are available, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery. Surgery currently remains extensively used, either alone or in combination. Two such surgical procedures are available depending on the type and stageContinue reading “New horizons for breast reconstruction “
Wearable technology and its impacts on healthcare and fashion
By Asia Lie Wearable technology is a growing sector in the technology industry. With a market size of 115.8 billion USD in 2021, its size is expected to triple by 20281. Wearable technology is extensive and includes a variety of devices, or wearables, worn on or attached to a person2. The industry encompasses products fromContinue reading “Wearable technology and its impacts on healthcare and fashion”
Facemasks that can diagnose COVID
By Madeleine Eaton At this point in the pandemic, we’ve all become familiar with the COVID-19 test – shoving a swab down one’s nose or throat until they sneeze or paying exorbitant amounts for PCR certificates. But what if there were a different way – something user friendly and low cost that could be adaptedContinue reading “Facemasks that can diagnose COVID“
Reverse engineering: turning Jurassic Park into reality
By Clarie Lo In 1990, the science fiction novel Jurassic Park was published. People were fascinated by the idea of constructing a theme park with dinosaurs freely roaming on the island. As a writer with a background in anthropology, Michael Crichton’s attempt in describing how these extinct creatures were cloned from DNA found in mosquitoesContinue reading “Reverse engineering: turning Jurassic Park into reality“
Engineering Bacteria to Mitigate Climate Change
By Ellie Fung When considering climate change mitigation, images of a forest of wind turbines overlooking expansive fields of solar panels and sleek electric cars whirring past towering green buildings often come to mind. After all, grand challenges necessitate grand solutions. However, interest has been growing recently in the manipulation of microbial metabolic systems forContinue reading “Engineering Bacteria to Mitigate Climate Change”
Bio-textiles: Synthetics, Science and Sustainability
By Yu Kiu Victor Chan There is no question that the textiles industry is highly unsustainable. Production and processing of common textiles, such as cotton, harms the environment by consuming enormous amounts of fresh water, as well as creating water pollution and increasing soil acidity. Depending on where the cotton is grown, one kilogram ofContinue reading “Bio-textiles: Synthetics, Science and Sustainability”
Applying Deep Learning Towards Cancer Prognosis
By Ayoush Srivastava The earliest record of cancer was found in a trauma surgery textbook from ancient Egypt; it described that for the disease, “there is no treatment” (ACS Medical Content, Editorial, and News Staff, 2014). Thousands of years later, cancer remains a formidable force, causing one-sixth of deaths across the globe (Zhu et al.,Continue reading “Applying Deep Learning Towards Cancer Prognosis”
An Investigation into the modern-day prosthetic
By Bishr Albadri Despite great progress in synthetic biology and prosthetic design, overcoming the detrimental effects associated with the loss of a limb remains a challenge. The repercussions of losing a limb are not sufficiently compensated by many of today’s prosthetics due to their locomotive restrictions. This review details the intricacies of applying a prostheticContinue reading “An Investigation into the modern-day prosthetic”
Genomic Imprinting: The Barrier to Same-Sex Reproduction?
By Lucy Hamer Parthenogenesis describes a natural form of reproduction which occurs without any male contribution. An embryo develops from spontaneous activation of an unfertilised egg cell which contains a complete set of somatic chromosomes from the mother. Another related mode of reproduction, gynogenesis, requires the presence of sperm to activate the egg but theContinue reading “Genomic Imprinting: The Barrier to Same-Sex Reproduction?”
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