Bioengineer's articles Biology Salk scientist Jesse Dixon named 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholar LA JOLLA (June 18, 2024)—Salk Institute Assistant Professor Jesse Dixon has been named a 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholar by The Pew Charitable Trusts. This honor provides funding to early-career investigators who demonstrate outstanding promise in science toward advancing human health. Dixon and the other 21 awardees will each receive $300,000 over four years to support […] Written by Bioengineer June 22, 2024June 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Odors are encoded in rings in the brain of migratory locusts The migratory locust Locusta migratoria is an economically important crop pest that is said to have come to Egypt in the Old Testament as the eighth of the ten biblical plagues, “to devour all that plants that grow”. The migratory locust is rarely found in Europe, but in Africa and Asia it not only causes […] Written by Bioengineer June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology a revolution for sustainable agriculture The rise of advanced artificial intelligence (edge AI) could well mark the beginning of a new era for sustainable agriculture. A recent study proposes a roadmap for integrating this technology into farming practices. The aim? To improve the efficiency, quality and safety of agricultural production, while addressing a range of environmental, social and economic challenges. […] Written by Bioengineer June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Treatment of stress-induced exhaustion disorder has wrong focus A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts more focus on meaningfulness rather than recovery. A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts […] Written by Bioengineer June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology ‘Hybrid’ disaster response shows how localization saves lives In August 2021, an earthquake struck southwest Haiti, killing thousands of people and leaving more than half a million seeking help. Assessment of this disaster and its response can serve as a model for evaluating future disasters and making life-saving improvements, according to new research from a University of Notre Dame professor. In August 2021, […] Written by Bioengineer June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Reduction of esters by a novel photocatalyst The sweet smell of strawberries and other fruits is thanks to a chemical compound called ester, which is also found in many fats and polyesters. The ubiquitous compound can be broken down to produce desirable alcohols and other chemicals for use across industries including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, but the process can be costly, both financially […] Written by Bioengineer June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Modifying genomes of tardigrades to unravel their secrets Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life. The genetic basis for these exceptional abilities remains elusive. For the first time, researchers from the University of Tokyo successfully edited genes using the CRISPR technique in a highly resilient tardigrade species previously impossible to […] Written by Bioengineer June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Why inactivity may be more complex Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. Credit: “Best Walking Shoes for Knee Pain for Women” by gm.esthermax is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and […] Written by Bioengineer June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology The discovery of new turbulence transition in fusion plasmas Background Fusion energy is that released when two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier one (nuclear fusion reaction). Fusion energy-based power generation (fusion power plant) uses the energy generated when deuterium and tritium combine to form helium. A nuclear fusion reaction does not produce carbon dioxide. In addition, since it is possible to […] Written by Bioengineer June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Sky’s the limit for biofuels The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Credit: Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak […] Written by Bioengineer June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Key to improving cancer treatments discovered The small protein ubiquitin is involved in almost every cellular process in our body: it orchestrates the stability and function of the vast majority of proteins. When it binds to other proteins, they are often released for degradation. However, this labelling can also be reversed by special enzymes. The enzyme USP28, for example, is known […] Written by Bioengineer June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biology Key mechanism for maintaining proper telomere length identified The length of telomeres that protect the ends of our chromosomes should be tightly regulated. Those that are too long predispose to cancer, and those that are too short lose their protective ability, resulting in telomere disorders with serious health consequences. Our cells prevent this excessive shortening by adding telomeric DNA to the ends of […] Written by Bioengineer June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Biology Salk scientist Jesse Dixon named 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholar LA JOLLA (June 18, 2024)—Salk Institute Assistant Professor Jesse Dixon has been named a 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholar by The Pew Charitable Trusts. This honor provides funding to early-career investigators who demonstrate outstanding promise in science toward advancing human health. Dixon and the other 21 awardees will each receive $300,000 over four years to support […] Written by Bioengineer June 22, 2024June 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Odors are encoded in rings in the brain of migratory locusts The migratory locust Locusta migratoria is an economically important crop pest that is said to have come to Egypt in the Old Testament as the eighth of the ten biblical plagues, “to devour all that plants that grow”. The migratory locust is rarely found in Europe, but in Africa and Asia it not only causes […] Written by Bioengineer June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology a revolution for sustainable agriculture The rise of advanced artificial intelligence (edge AI) could well mark the beginning of a new era for sustainable agriculture. A recent study proposes a roadmap for integrating this technology into farming practices. The aim? To improve the efficiency, quality and safety of agricultural production, while addressing a range of environmental, social and economic challenges. […] Written by Bioengineer June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Treatment of stress-induced exhaustion disorder has wrong focus A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts more focus on meaningfulness rather than recovery. A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts […] Written by Bioengineer June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology ‘Hybrid’ disaster response shows how localization saves lives In August 2021, an earthquake struck southwest Haiti, killing thousands of people and leaving more than half a million seeking help. Assessment of this disaster and its response can serve as a model for evaluating future disasters and making life-saving improvements, according to new research from a University of Notre Dame professor. In August 2021, […] Written by Bioengineer June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Reduction of esters by a novel photocatalyst The sweet smell of strawberries and other fruits is thanks to a chemical compound called ester, which is also found in many fats and polyesters. The ubiquitous compound can be broken down to produce desirable alcohols and other chemicals for use across industries including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, but the process can be costly, both financially […] Written by Bioengineer June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Modifying genomes of tardigrades to unravel their secrets Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life. The genetic basis for these exceptional abilities remains elusive. For the first time, researchers from the University of Tokyo successfully edited genes using the CRISPR technique in a highly resilient tardigrade species previously impossible to […] Written by Bioengineer June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Why inactivity may be more complex Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. Credit: “Best Walking Shoes for Knee Pain for Women” by gm.esthermax is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and […] Written by Bioengineer June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology The discovery of new turbulence transition in fusion plasmas Background Fusion energy is that released when two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier one (nuclear fusion reaction). Fusion energy-based power generation (fusion power plant) uses the energy generated when deuterium and tritium combine to form helium. A nuclear fusion reaction does not produce carbon dioxide. In addition, since it is possible to […] Written by Bioengineer June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Sky’s the limit for biofuels The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Credit: Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak […] Written by Bioengineer June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Key to improving cancer treatments discovered The small protein ubiquitin is involved in almost every cellular process in our body: it orchestrates the stability and function of the vast majority of proteins. When it binds to other proteins, they are often released for degradation. However, this labelling can also be reversed by special enzymes. The enzyme USP28, for example, is known […] Written by Bioengineer June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Key mechanism for maintaining proper telomere length identified The length of telomeres that protect the ends of our chromosomes should be tightly regulated. Those that are too long predispose to cancer, and those that are too short lose their protective ability, resulting in telomere disorders with serious health consequences. Our cells prevent this excessive shortening by adding telomeric DNA to the ends of […] Written by Bioengineer June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
