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Infographic showing how recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion
Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics
Recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion.
Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics
Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics

Recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion.

Recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion.

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Synthetic Biology is in Fashion
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read
Scientists are pulling on the protein threads that bind textiles and cosmetics together.
Immunofluorescence image of human tenocytes (cell nuclei in blue, actin in red) with PIEZO1 protein labeled in green (Scale bar: 20 ?m)
Mechanosensory Protein Helps Tendons Stiffen After Exercise
Catherine Offord | Sep 1, 2021 | 2 min read
Researchers identify a role for PIEZO1 in tendon adaptation, and show that people with certain versions of the Piezo1 gene tend to be better jumpers.
Image of the Day: Lumbar Support
Amy Schleunes | Mar 24, 2020 | 2 min read
An experimental tissue engineering treatment that addresses damage at both the inner core and outer ring of sheep intervertebral discs improves spinal structure and function.
New Discoveries in Human Anatomy
Diana Kwon | Feb 18, 2020 | 4 min read
Using advanced microscopy and imaging techniques, scientists have revealed new parts of the human body and overturned previous misconceptions.
Infographic: The Modern Human Body
Diana Kwon | Feb 18, 2020 | 1 min read
The last few years have yielded new insights into human anatomy. Explore this interactive graphic to learn about some of these discoveries.  
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Adult Humans Can Regenerate Cartilage: Study
Shawna Williams | Oct 10, 2019 | 2 min read
Collagen inside ankles has more turnover than that in hips, thanks to the action of microRNAs.
Image of The Day: Open-and-Shut Case
Catherine Offord | Oct 4, 2018 | 1 min read
A special hinge joint allows some turtle species to close and open their shells.
“Ghost Fibers” Help Heal Muscle Injury
Karen Zusi | Dec 15, 2015 | 1 min read
Injured muscle cells leave behind organized collagen fibers that act as scaffolding for new tissue growth.
Stem Cell Therapy In Utero
Kerry Grens | Oct 13, 2015 | 1 min read
An upcoming clinical trial aims to correct for a disease of fragile bones in affected babies before they are born.
Soft Tissue Detected in Millennia-Old Dino Bones
Bob Grant | Jun 9, 2015 | 2 min read
Researchers report finding evidence of red blood cells and proteins in 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossils.
Long Live Collagen
Ashley P. Taylor | Mar 1, 2015 | 2 min read
Increased collagen expression is a common feature of many different pathways to extended longevity in worms.
Dermatologically Derived
Jef Akst | Apr 1, 2014 | 4 min read
Inspired by turkey skin, researchers devise a bacteriophage-based sensor whose color changes upon binding specific molecules.
New Structure Found in Human Cornea
Chris Palmer | Jun 14, 2013 | 2 min read
The discovery of a thin, durable layer near the back of the cornea may lead to safer corneal surgeries.
The Science of Stretch
Helene M. Langevin | May 1, 2013 | 10 min read
The study of connective tissue is shedding light on pain and providing new explanations for alternative medicine.
Pointed Science
Helene M. Langevin | Apr 30, 2013 | 1 min read
University of Vermont neurologist Helene Langevin explains some emerging research attempting to explain the benefits of acupuncture.
The Science of Acupuncture
Helene M. Langevin | Apr 30, 2013 | 1 min read
Research is uncovering connective tissue's role in the benefits of the ancient practice.
Crack Control
Dan Cossins | Mar 1, 2013 | 2 min read
Nanoscale cracks in bone dissipate energy to protect against fracture, a process that appears to be regulated by the interaction of two proteins.
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