By turning on a gene that evolution had turned off, researchers at the University of Beijing have enabled mice to regrow missing ear tissue.
Category: TRENDS IN HI-TECH SCIENCE – Jul 8 2025
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GENETICALLY ALTERED E. COLI TURN PLASTIC WASTE INTO PAINKILLERS
Biologists at the University of Edinburgh have figured out how to reprogram the genome of e. coli, a common bacterium, so it eats waste PET plastic—the material commonly used in plastic bottles and packaging—and yields acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, the painkiller in popular brands such as Excedrin, Panadol, and Tylenol.
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HOW TO KILL A HURRICANE IN ITS TRACKS
Evidence shows hurricanes are becoming steadily more intense and, therefore, more damaging over time. What if a hurricane could be drained of its energy before it could come ashore?