Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

Materials in nature have fascinating properties that serve as a continuous source of
inspiration for materials scientists. Accordingly, bio-mimetic and bio-inspired approaches …

Micro-organisms colonized the world before the multi-cellular organisms evolved. With the
advent of microscopy, their existence became evident to the mankind and also the vast …

Highlights•Synthetic biology serves as an engine for the creation of advanced protein
materials.•Diverse structural, functional and responsive building blocks were …

Bioplastics are polymers made from sustainable bio-based feedstocks. While the potential of
producing bio-based monomers in microbes has been investigated for decades, their …

Microbial fabrication of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) has received significant attention due to
the advantages of low toxicity, energy efficiency and ecological safety. Diverse groups of …

The demand for highly efficient cancer diagnostic tools increases alongside the high cancer
incidence nowadays. Moreover, there is an imperative need for novel cancer treatment …

Microbial organelles are a promising model to promote cellular functions for the production
of high-value chemicals. However, the concentrations of enzymes and nanoparticles are …

Glycosylation is a crucial post-translational modification for a wide range of functionalities.
Adhesive protein-based biomaterials in nature rely on heavily glycosylated proteins such as …

Generally, immunoaffinity BLI biosensors detect target analytes via selective adsorption
through antigen-antibody interactions. For increased sensitivity, various particles have been …