Research Articles
Engineering Life's Gatekeepers: The De Novo Design of Transmembrane β Barrels
Explore the revolutionary field of de novo design of transmembrane β barrels - the cellular gatekeepers that control molecular transport across biological membranes.
Science and Science Policy: Regulating "Select Agents" in the Age of Synthetic Biology
Exploring how synthetic biology and AI are challenging traditional biosecurity frameworks and the policy solutions needed for the future
Double Dutch: The Smart Designer for Engineering Better Microbial Factories
Discover how Double Dutch revolutionizes metabolic pathway engineering through intelligent combinatorial design and response surface methodology.
Computational Biology: The Digital Revolution Reshaping Life Sciences
How computers are becoming the most essential tool in the lab, transforming how we understand, design, and engineer life itself through computational methods.
Blowing Tiny Bubbles of Life: The Microfluidic Technique Shaping Synthetic Cells
Discover how octanol-assisted liposome assembly (OLA) revolutionizes synthetic cell creation with precise microfluidic techniques for uniform, cell-sized liposomes.
The Dream That Never Died: How an 18th-Century Poet's Vision Is Shaping Modern Science
Explore how Goethe's holistic vision of nature is experiencing a surprising revival in modern computational biology, neuroscience, and consciousness research.
Microbial Entrepreneurship: The Tiny Titans Building Our Future
Discover how microbial entrepreneurship is harnessing the power of microorganisms to create sustainable solutions for medicine, materials, and environmental challenges.
Cellular Control Redefined: How Synthetic GPCRs Are Programming Cells to Detect Disease and Restore Health
Explore how synthetic GPCRs and PAGER technology are revolutionizing programmable cell control for disease detection and therapeutic applications.
The Invisible War: Converging Threats to Global Health Security
Exploring the convergence of biological and digital threats to global health security, including synthetic biology risks, cyberattacks on healthcare, and policy challenges.
The Bio-Revolution: How Biological Engineering is Redesigning Life
Explore how biological engineering is revolutionizing medicine, environmental solutions, and manufacturing through CRISPR, AI-powered biology, and biomaterials.