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A karyotype of chromosomes mostly stained blue with one stained red and green
Researchers Fuse Mouse Chromosomes in Scientific First
The findings will likely help elucidate the effects of chromosome fusions, which can cause disease but have also contributed to evolution.
Researchers Fuse Mouse Chromosomes in Scientific First
Researchers Fuse Mouse Chromosomes in Scientific First

The findings will likely help elucidate the effects of chromosome fusions, which can cause disease but have also contributed to evolution.

The findings will likely help elucidate the effects of chromosome fusions, which can cause disease but have also contributed to evolution.

biomedical engineering

Lipid nanoparticle delivers treatment to a cancer cell.
Researchers Develop a CRISPR-Based Therapy That Penetrates Solid Tumors
Jennifer Zieba, PhD | Oct 10, 2022 | 3 min read
By packaging lipid nanoparticles with elements that decrease the fibrous nature of solid tumors, researchers can deliver CRISPR therapies in a more efficient manner.
an artistic rendering of CRISPR/Cas9
Ten Years of CRISPR
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Jun 28, 2022 | 7 min read
This month marks ten years since CRISPR-Cas9 was repurposed as a gene editing system, so we’re looking back at what has been accomplished in a decade of CRISPR editing.
photograph of miSHERLOCk device against a white background
A Self-Contained COVID-19 Test with 3-D Printed Parts
Annie Melchor | Aug 11, 2021 | 7 min read
The makers of the CRISPR-based testing platform, called miSHERLOCK, say it could enable people at home or physicians in resource-limited environments to detect SARS-CoV-2—and eventually, other pathogens.
Image of the Day: Bionic Heart
Amy Schleunes | Jan 30, 2020 | 1 min read
A bioengineered heart made of pig and synthetic tissues beats like the real thing.
Image of the Day: Bend and Stretch
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jun 15, 2018 | 1 min read
Circuits made from a novel material are more flexible than ever before.  
Small Wonders
Molly Sharlach | Sep 11, 2014 | 2 min read
Sangeeta Bhatia, creator of miniature medical technologies, has won the Lemelson-MIT Prize.
Michael Smith: Biomechanic
Jef Akst | Sep 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University. Age: 37
Organs on Demand
Kate Yandell | Sep 1, 2013 | 10+ min read
3-D printing has made inroads in the clinic, but constructing functional complex organs still faces major hurdles.
Printing Life
Kate Yandell | Aug 31, 2013 | 1 min read
3-D printing allows tissue engineers to fabricate more-complex shapes and to precisely mix biological materials.
Printing Ears
Kate Yandell | Aug 31, 2013 | 1 min read
Cornell University biomedical engineer Lawrence Bonassar 3-D prints ears using “ink” that contains living cells.
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