A Better Way to Make RNA Drugs
New enzymatic synthesis method expands RNA therapeutic capabilities while eliminating toxic byproducts
Articles by Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
Biomaterial Vaccine Boosts Lymph Node Expansion, Enhancing Immunity
A biomaterial vaccine sustains lymph node growth and boosts anti-tumor immunity in an animal study
Deep Learning Takes on Synthetic Biology
Computational algorithms enable identification and optimization of RNA-based tools for myriad applications
Biomaterials Smarten up with CRISPR
Programmable CRISPR-responsive smart materials could open the door to novel tissue engineering, bioelectronic, and diagnostic applications
Recording Every Cell's History in Real-Time with Evolving Genetic Barcodes
New technique enables creation of a full developmental lineage record for cells in vivo
A Miniaturized Origami-Inspired Robot Combines Micrometer Precision with High Speed
The millimeter-scale robot opens new avenues for microsurgery, microassembly, and micromanipulation
Driving Drug Resistance Out of Fungi
New gene drive targeting a fungal pathogen enables identification of virulence regulators and potential future combination therapies
Art Advancing Science at the Nanoscale
What happens when two scientists set out to make a movie to entertain the public? They end up making new scientific discoveries along the way
A Super-Elastic Surgical Glue That Sticks and Seals in Vivo, Even When Tissues Are Moving
A new study shows that a highly elastic and adhesive surgical sealant can effectively seal wounds in shape-shifting tissues without the need for common staples or sutures
A Step Forward in Building Functional Human Tissues
Wyss Institute materials scientists have bioprinted a tubular 3D renal architecture that recapitulates functions of the kidney