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 …

Spider silk is renowned for its impressive mechanical properties. It is one of the strongest
known biomaterials, possessing mechanical properties that outmatch both steel and Kevlar …

Synthetic biology will transform how we grow food, what we eat, and where we source
materials and medicines. Here I have selected six products that are now on the market …

Self-healing materials are indispensable for soft actuators and robots that operate in
dynamic and real-world environments, as these machines are vulnerable to mechanical …

With the construction of the International Space Station, humans have been continuously
living and working in space for 22 years. Microbial studies in space and other extreme …

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

Advancements in cell-free synthetic biology are enabling innovations in sustainable
biomanufacturing, that may ultimately shift the global manufacturing paradigm toward …

The textile industry has one of the highest levels of employment around the world, but this is
considered one of the most polluting activities. Researchers are therefore constantly looking …

The proverbial phrase 'you can't get blood from a stone'is used to describe a task that is
practically impossible regardless of how much force or effort is exerted. This phrase is well …

Synthetic biology utilizes the Design–Build–Test–Learn pipeline for the engineering of
biological systems. Typically, this requires the construction of specifically designed, large …