In a proof-of-concept lab experiment, scientists demonstrated that intestinal parasites could make and release therapeutic agents inside a living host.

Scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and colleagues published a study “ Optogenetic control of gut bacterial metabolism to promote longevity,” in eLife that shows they ...

Researchers have shown that colored light can both activate and deactivate genes of gut bacteria in the intestines of worms. The research shows how optogenetic technology can be used to investigate ...

Finding ways to integrate electronics into living tissue could be crucial for everything from brain implants to new medical technologies. A new approach has shown that it’s possible to 3D print ...

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