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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues?

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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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“Adsorption is a common process in our everyday lives,” says Dr Yamil Colón, based at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering. Chemical and biomolecular engineers solve some of the world’s most urgent problems by applying techniques from engineering, biochemistry, cell biology and organic chemistry at the molecular level.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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A STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career is any job that uses skills in these related fields daily. These careers can be anything from a doctor to an engineer to a website developer – STEM careers range across a variety of different fields and disciplines. What Are STEM Careers?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Using synthetic biology to increase BNF activity in these free-living diazotrophs has the potential to generate enhanced biofertilisers that are compatible with a wide variety of crop plants,” Nate explains. Study for a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or a related field such as biology, molecular biology or biomedical engineering.

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Professor Christian Franck, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is working on a programme that he hopes will improve the prevention and detection of TBIs. Why is it so important to detect asymptomatic brain injuries? The most formidable challenge remains the brain itself,” says Christian.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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I loved building things, such as with LEGO, and enjoyed mathematics – I was always quite good at it. “I I think I’ve achieved a lot. Jiajia’s research The work of the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD) demands the development of clever tools that can sense molecules at the nanoscale.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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Pathway from school to gynaecology • During high school and post-16-years, study biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. I find it very gratifying to pass on knowledge, skills and wisdom to the next generation, and I enjoy helping my mentees achieve more than they could do alone. How is Cindy studying LUTD?