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Mindbytes Sep 27, 2026

Engineered E. Coli Turns CO2 and Methanol into Chemicals

Researchers reprogrammed E. coli to grow on carbon dioxide and methanol while producing useful chemicals, pointing toward more flexible one-carbon biomanufacturing.

gizmo guru 2 min read

News Mar 24, 2026

New freezing method preserves electrical activity in mouse brain tissue

Researchers have successfully used a rapid cooling technique to protect delicate brain cells from ice damage, allowing the tissue to resume normal functions and signaling after being thawed.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read