![Genetic engineering of protein to incorporate dual uranyl-binding sites for enhanced uranium extraction from seawater. [Science China Press]](https://i0.wp.com/astrobiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SynBio-Enhanced-Uranium.png?resize=1200%2C716&ssl=1)
Researchers at Hainan University have developed a novel protein named LSUBP, specifically designed with twin uranyl-binding sites to significantly enhance uranium extraction from seawater. Compared to previously developed adsorption-based materials, […]
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Electrothrix yaqonensis: A New Species Of Electricity-conducting Organism
Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food safety, and […]
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Patterning On Living Tardigrades
Micro/nanofabrication techniques have revolutionized modern photonics and electronics. However, conventional methods remain incompatible with living organisms due to inherent constraints including nonconformal coating, radiation damage, and toxic solvent requirements.
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NSF-funded Microgravity Research Heads To The international Space Station On SpaceX CRS-32
Three investigations funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS International Space Station) National Laboratory are launching on SpaceX’s 32nd Commercial Resupply […]
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Space Science And The Space Economy
Will it be possible in the future to realize large, complex space missions dedicated to basic science like HST, Chandra and JWST? Or will their cost be just too great?
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Offworld Biology: Space Microalgae Cell Culture Bags
Cell culture bags are shown filled with microalgae and growth media at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
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Silicon Is The Next Frontier In Plant Synthetic Biology
Silicon has striking similarity with carbon and is found in plant cells. However, there is no specific role that has been assigned to silicon in the life cycle of plants.
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Engineering Microbial Symbiosis for Mars Habitability
The colonization of Mars presents extraordinary challenges, including radiation exposure, low atmospheric pressure, and toxic regolith.
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Why Space Biology Is The Next Great Innovation Opportunity
Space exploration has long captured the imagination of humanity, with technological innovation often taking centre stage. From advanced propulsion systems to intricate robotic explorers, our focus has been on the […]
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DARPA: Building Space Elevators, Space Nets, and other Large Bio-Mechanical Space Structures
Given recent advances in metabolic engineering for rapid growth, extremophiles with novel properties, biological self-assembly properties of tunable materials, and emergent mechanical design principles of biological systems, DARPA is interested […]