CRISPR-Based Tool Expands DNA-Hydrogel Versatility
CRISPR-Based Tool Expands DNA-Hydrogel Versatility
DNA-responsive polymer gels used for releasing drugs, encapsulating cells, and much more now have greater adaptability thanks to the Cas12a nuclease.
DNA-responsive polymer gels used for releasing drugs, encapsulating cells, and much more now have greater adaptability thanks to the Cas12a nuclease.
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Mimicking Tissue Mechanics for Better Wound Healing Models
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Mar 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Using a 3D culture system that imitates fatty tissue, researchers developed a simpler process to study mesenchymal stem cell aging and tissue regeneration.
Infographic: Sequence-Directed Gel Degradation
Ruth Williams | Dec 1, 2019 | 1 min read
A novel system for customizable DNA-hydrogel manipulations
Next Generation: Cells Communicate with Light
Abby Olena, PhD | Oct 20, 2013 | 3 min read
Researchers design a clear cellular scaffold called a hydrogel that can be used to detect and transmit light to cells in vivo.
Cellular Pegs-in-Holes
Ruth Williams | Aug 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Cell-containing hydrogel shapes fit into a template to create an artificial tissue environment.
(Re)Programming Director
Karen Hopkin | Oct 1, 2012 | 9 min read
Unwilling to accept the finality of terminal differentiation, Helen Blau has honed techniques that showcase the flexibility of cells to adopt different identities.