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Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell

Colossal Says Its 3D-Printed Artificial Egg Could Expand Bird Biotechnology

Colossal says chicken embryos continued developing after being transferred into 3D-printed artificial shell systems.
The company links the technology to bird conservation and long-term de-extinction projects.
The source text also notes skepticism from some scientists about how novel the advance is.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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Scientists say this algae could remove microplastics from drinking water

Engineered Algae Could Help Pull Microplastics Out of Water

Researchers engineered algae that use limonene to bind with microplastics in water.
The algae cause plastic particles to clump and sink, making removal easier.
The same system may also help clean wastewater and support later recycling into bioplastic materials.

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DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via sciencedaily.com

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A New Cell-Reading Method Could Let Scientists Track Genetic Activity Without Destroying Samples

The supplied source says researchers have developed a way to read genetic activity from living cells without destroying them.
The approach could allow scientists to observe cellular genetic processes over extended periods.
The reported advance addresses a long-standing limitation in experiments that rely on destructive measurement.

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DT Editorial Team·May 10, 2026·via phys.org

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What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine

Coral reef microbes reveal a vast chemical library with medical promise

Researchers reconstructed 645 microbial genomes from Pacific coral reefs.
More than 99% of the species had not been genetically described before.
The microbes showed exceptional potential for producing natural compounds.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via sciencedaily.com

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Plant Found in Obscure Brazilian Rainforest Seems Weirdly Good at Fighting Covid-19

Brazilian rainforest tree yields compound with multi-target activity against Covid-19

Researchers studied Copaifera lucens, a tree from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
Leaf compounds called galloylquinic acids neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in lab testing.
The reported multi-target mechanism could make viral resistance harder to develop.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via newscientist.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via wired.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 28, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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Doubts cast over 'wild' claim that magnetic control can turn on genes

A headline-grabbing magnetic gene-control claim is running into serious skepticism

Researchers claim electromagnetic signals can activate genes inside cells.
Critics say the result is implausible and have identified apparent issues in the paper.
Independent replication is now the central test of whether the claim holds.

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Experimental red-blood-cell delivery system turns immune cells into cancer fighters inside the body

Researchers used engineered red blood cells to carry mRNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles.
The genetic payload is designed to reprogram myeloid immune cells into tumor-targeting cells inside the body.
The strategy could eventually reduce the time and cost associated with conventional CAR cell manufacturing.

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Gene Therapy Targets a Hard-to-Treat Cystic Fibrosis Mutation

Researchers targeted the 1717-1G >A mutation in cystic fibrosis.
The mutation affects about 10% of patients and does not respond to some current therapies.
The team describes an mRNA-based genome-editing strategy designed to permanently repair the defect.

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A Startup Says It Grew Human Sperm in a Lab—and Used It to Make Embryos

Startup claims lab-grown human sperm reached embryo stage, raising both hope and scrutiny

Paterna says it grew functional human sperm from sperm-making stem cells in the lab.
The company says it used the sperm to create visibly healthy-looking embryos.
The findings have not yet been peer reviewed or independently verified.

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Microbes Could Turn Waste Into Palm-Oil Alternatives for Cosmetics and Cleaners

Researchers identified how certain bacterial strains make medium-chain fatty acids.
Those chemicals are used in products from cosmetics to surfactants and are mainly sourced from palm kernel oil today.
The finding could support waste-based fermentation routes for a market worth roughly $3 billion.

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Nanomedicine research aims to turn treatment into a cellular delivery problem

Phys.org highlights research into nanomedicine that works at the molecular level.
The goal is to get treatment inside cells rather than rely only on conventional pill-based delivery.
The research points toward more precise future therapies rather than a single finished breakthrough.

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Gene-Edited Immune Cells Turn the Body Into a Protein Factory in Mouse Study

Researchers reported that editing a small number of stem cells enabled long-term antibody production in mice.
The engineered response was boostable and protected mice from deadly influenza infections.
The platform could eventually support therapies beyond infectious disease, including metabolic disorders and cancer.

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No one’s sure if synthetic mirror life will kill us all

Synthetic Biology’s ‘Mirror Life’ Dream Has Turned Into a Debate About Catastrophic Risk

Researchers initially saw mirror microbes as a path to major scientific and medical advances.
By 2024, some of the same scientists warned the organisms could evade natural predators and immune defenses.
The debate has become a test case for how frontier biotech should handle extreme downside risk.

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Compact CRISPR system points toward more practical in-body gene editing

Phys.org says researchers identified an enhanced CRISPR system with a compact design.
The source frames targeted in-body delivery as a key step toward broader clinical use.
The report cites efficiencies of up to 90%.

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Engineering Biology Offers a Cheaper Route to Making Lenacapavir

A Manchester team says engineering biology can improve Lenacapavir production.
The reported advance combines cost reduction with sustainability goals.
Manufacturing innovation may become a major lever in access to advanced medicines.

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What’s in a name? Moderna’s “vaccine” vs. “therapy” dilemma

Why Moderna and Merck Are Avoiding the Word ‘Vaccine’ for a Promising Cancer Shot

Moderna and Merck are avoiding the word vaccine for a personalized cancer shot.
The treatment uses mRNA to train the immune system against tumor neoantigens.
Political pressure around vaccines is influencing biotech vocabulary.

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Virus-Inspired DNA Needle Points to a More Precise Way to Deliver Medicines Into Cells

Researchers at Aarhus University developed a microscopic DNA needle.
The structure is designed to deliver molecules directly into cells.
The report says it also helps the delivered molecules remain active once inside.

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CRISPR-Inspired Diagnostics Are Reshaping How STIs Could Be Detected

The report says gene-targeting technology is transforming STI diagnosis.
CRISPR is presented not only as a gene-editing tool but also as a diagnostic technology.
The supplied source material does not include technical performance details.

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A woman’s uterus has been kept alive outside the body for the first time

Scientists Keep a Human Uterus Alive Outside the Body for the First Time

A team in Spain says it kept a donated human uterus alive outside the body for 24 hours.
The machine, called PUPER, circulates modified human blood through the organ.
Researchers want to use the system to study implantation, uterine disorders, and eventually a full menstrual cycle.
The work has not yet been published, so the result remains preliminary.

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100x cleaner signal: 'GPU' tool analyzes billions of molecules at once

New Spectrometer Analyzes 10 Billion Molecules Simultaneously

MultiQ-IT is a new mass spectrometer holding 10 billion ions simultaneously, achieving 100x better sensitivity
The design uses 1,000 parallel ion-trapping openings inspired by the cell's nuclear pore complexes
The 100-fold sensitivity improvement makes previously invisible low-abundance proteins detectable
Researchers compare it to the GPU revolution in computing — parallelization unlocking entirely new capabilities

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