Craig Venter has been one of the earliest influences in my life, pioneering human genome sequencing and the creation of a minimal genome. “Life is a DNA software system.” "can we build a synthetic chromosome and “boot up” life ?"
Our work on using aqueous ionic liquids for DNA Nanostructure assembly with enhanced stability and target binding. Thanks to support from all the authors for making this happen! @XingWangGroup@arunrichardc@J_A_C_S@UofIllinois@BIOENGatIL
DNA Nanostructure Self-Assembly in an Aqueous Ionic Liquid Solution with Enhanced Stability and Target Binding Affinity | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/voGSES3tJW
Our 2nd paper of the week is now live! Happy to be part of this work led by @DGandavadi in @XingWangGroup, with support from Hannah and @aarodg from our group.
Check it out here: https://t.co/7LLD3SVVi2
Congratulations @DGandavadi
Recent work from the @XingWangGroup showcasing the DNA nanostructure assembly in aqueous ionic liquid resulting in enhanced resistance to nuclease degradation!
Read more about this exciting work at - https://t.co/NJcoaBp3VH
We’ve developed the first-ever method to control nucleic acid activity and gene-expressing synthetic cells with a deeply tissue penetrating alternating magnetic field 🧬🧲!
Published in @NatureChemistry
Led by Ellen
@OxICFM@SynCellEU@buildacell
https://t.co/bmoz5iL9Hg
We are on the cover of @ScienceAdvances! Illustration showing the isothermal assembly of DNA nanostructures (center triangle) using various metal salts (left). Created at a constant temperature, this process is analogous to the sous vide method of cooking. Image by @Ella_Maru.
The Volkswagen Foundation has a new "Night Science" funding mechanism (!) for "teams of 2 researchers who inspire, complement and challenge each other. The aim is to create a space in which new approaches can emerge - without the pressure to produce immediate results." AMAZING!
Our recent team research in Advanced Functional Materials @AdvPortfolio highlights the use of Designer DNA Architectures-Drug Conjugates (DDA-DCs) for targeted and efficient drug delivery and Aptamer mediated cytotoxicity. https://t.co/jkhyeF3Dmw
Fast forward a few years, Toxoplasmosis is being used in delivering large proteins to our brains for therapeutic purposes. It’s interesting to see how seemingly unrelated or fictional biological scenarios can inspire medical advancements.
The first time I read about Toxoplasmosis is from the book 'The Midnight Library,' where it was part of a wild theory suggesting that billionaires were using infected cats to make people less intelligent.
We are excited to share our latest preprint on a new solution to next-generation peptide/protein sequencing.
Peptide sequencing via reverse translation of peptides into DNA https://t.co/IFtp2hGZ4I
Dhanush Gandavadi, a graduate student in bioengineering, has advanced to the final round of the 2024 Research Live! competition!
Join us on Tuesday, April 2 from 5-6:30 PM at Campus Instructional Facility to see the final presentations.