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The cytoplasmic abundant heat-soluble protein (CAHS12), naturally found in resilient microscopic tardigrades, can be utilized to preserve the structural integrity and biological function of synthetic cells during extreme dehydration. By replicating this natural survival mechanism, scientists can dry out and successfully rehydrate biological materials without causing cellular death.
#SyntheticBiology #MolecularEngineering #Biotechnology #Biochemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/sybi05062601.html

Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells

Discover how the tardigrade CAHS12 protein forms a 3D gel network to protect synthetic cells from dehydration, revolutionizing biotech transport.

Scientific Frontline Mar 7

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-infused saline solution that transforms #microscopic #kidney stone fragments into magnetic targets, allowing for their complete physical extraction during laser #lithotripsy surgery.
#Nanotechnology #MolecularEngineering #Urology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/nt03072601.html

Nanoparticle-infused saline could help people facing kidney stone surgery

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures using lasers

TechLİfe Oct 29, 2025

Breakthrough in Bioplastics: Bamboo Molecular Plastic https://techlife.blog/posts/high-strength-bamboo-molecular-bioplastic/ #MolecularEngineering #Bioplastic #energy #Sustainability

Breakthrough in Bioplastics: Bamboo Molecular Plastic

Researchers develop high-strength, eco-friendly bioplastic from bamboo, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.

TechLife

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“Inverse #vaccine” shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other #AutoimmuneDiseases | Pritzker School of #MolecularEngineering | The University of Chicago

Serious fucking #Science right here #Medicine #Biology

https://pme.uchicago.edu/news/inverse-vaccine-shows-potential-treat-multiple-sclerosis-and-other-autoimmune-diseases

“Inverse vaccine” shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

Pritzker Molecular Engineering researchers led by Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell showed that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune reaction associated with multiple sclerosis in a laboratory setting.

katch wreck Mar 28, 2023

https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0131071

"In this review, we summarize the essential components needed for artificial organelles and then review the recent progress on two different artificial organelles. Recent strategies, purified and identified proteins, and working principles are discussed"

#bioengineering #molecularEngineering #nanotechnology

Artificial organelles for sustainable chemical energy conversion and production in artificial cells: Artificial mitochondrion and chloroplasts

Sustainable energy conversion modules are the main challenges for building complex reaction cascades in artificial cells. Recent advances in biotechnology have enabled this sustainable energy suppl...

AIP Publishing

Sarah C.P. Williams Nov 14, 2022

My latest for UChicago Pritzer School of #MolecularEngineering: A "mix and match" design platform points toward new combos of self-assembling #polymers for #semiconductor #lithography-- a critical step in shrinking #transistors. #NatureMaterials

“We developed a platform where we can mix and match different components of these #materials to give us the properties we want for specific applications. I think this will have a tremendous impact in this field...” -Paul Nealey

https://pme.uchicago.edu/news/mix-and-match-lithography-paves-way-new-semiconductor-materials

‘Mix and match’ lithography paves the way for new semiconductor materials

A high-throughput research platform lets researchers screen the properties of different combinations of self-assembling block polymers.