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#Biotech | 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 | A pioneering breakthrough in the sustainable production of industrial chemicals has been made by Prof. Dr. Julia V. and her team at the Eth Zürich - Institute Of Microbiology. The research demonstrates the capacity of a bacterium that feeds on methanol to synthesize various chemicals without emitting CO2. Vorholt and her team equipped bacteria that feed on methanol with additional genes to produce the desired chemical compounds. This biotechnological breakthrough could lead to decreased reliance on fossil fuels in industrial chemical production, dramatically reducing its ecological footprint. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/g8aJiyau 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gmc2NMm8 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation

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🌟 Eight ETH Zürich researchers have been awarded SNSF Starting Grants! Among them is Marie Schölmerich, professor of environmental microbiology. Her research focuses on: 1️⃣ How genetic elements regulate methane metabolism in microorganisms. 2️⃣ The effects of peatland restoration on microbial populations and climate protection. Her work supports sustainable climate strategies and could inspire innovative solutions. 🌱🌡️ https://go.ethz.ch/1e

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📢 News from our scientists 👩‍💻 👨‍🔬 🧪 How Catalysts Secretly Lose Their Stability Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are promising catalysts, but their true mechanism is surprising. Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum (Kristina Tschulik and Pouya Hosseini) and the Max Planck Institutes for Solid State Research and for Sustainable Materials have shown that COFs’ catalytic activity doesn’t come from the frameworks themselves. Instead, the cobalt ions are released from the framework and transform into nanoparticles that perform the actual catalysis. This discovery, published in Advanced Science (Nov 26, 2024), opens the door to designing far more efficient catalysts by combining organic frameworks with nanoparticles ✅ . Find more information below ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eVVJC2ms #RUB #MRD #MPI #Electrochemistry #Catalysis #Innovation #Sustainability #AdvancedScience

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👏 Very interesting report for all those interested in #syntheticbiology and #engineeringbiology

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Congratulations to researchers from Universität Bayreuth for their latest publication! The group, led by Professor Thomas Scheibel, presented a novel 3D bioprinting approach for soft tissue engineering based on the generation of particle-reinforced collagen-spider silk composite scaffolds. This was achieved by 3D bioprinting a collagen bioink, employing a REGENHU platform, directly into a precipitation bath based on recombinant spider silk protein eADF4(C16), that could be further enriched by the addition of RGD motifs. The unique properties of this support bath led to the assembly and stabilization of the collagen fibrils and their combination with precipitated silk particles to create a composite with high shape fidelity and excellent, tunable mechanical properties. Moreover, these novel composite scaffolds presented slower biodegradation in presence of wound proteases and enhanced biological activity, providing ideal conditions to promote soft tissue regeneration. Interested in more details? Reference article: https://lnkd.in/dcr3UuKV REGENHU bioprinting solutions: www.regenhu.com #3DBioprinting #Bioprinting #Bioinks #SpiderSilk #RecombinantProteins #Collagen #Scaffolds #TissueEngineering #RegenerativeMedicine #TERM  

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Exciting News: We just published a new paper! 🚀 We are happy to announce that #TERMISEU2025 organizers Bernd Rolauffs and Melanie Hart and their team, Hui Che, Dr. Mischa Selig, and Jasmin Lauer published the paper “Simple Methodology to Score Micropattern Quality and Effectiveness”!!!! Get access here: https://lnkd.in/eEfTTCcX Micropatterns are game-changers in cell biology! However, inconsistent assessment methods have made it tough to compare studies across the field. Our paper introduces a standardized evaluation score to assess Micropatterns fabrication quality and effectiveness, ensuring that research outcomes are more reliable and comparable. The methodology is simple yet powerful, involving 4 quick steps: - Scoring MP fabrication quality - Assessing the background fabrication quality - Defining MP types of interest - Assigning efficiency descriptors based on cell behavior 🔍 This new score helps researchers save time and resources by focusing only on high-quality MPs for experiments, ensuring more accurate results and standardization across studies. 🌟 The impact? Greater precision in cell morphology measurements and improved comparability for future clinical applications. Curious to learn more? Check out the paper for a deep dive into our findings. Get access here: https://lnkd.in/eEfTTCcX If you found this post helpful, please consider resharing and let’s bring more awareness to this breakthrough! P.S. What are your thoughts on the importance of standardization in scientific research? #ScientificResearch #CellBiolog #CellMorphology #NewPublication #ScientificBreakthrough #ResearchImpact

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In 2019, IUPAC named mechanochemistry one of the top 10 emerging technologies in chemistry. Hear from Kerstin Blank, Franziska Emmerling, James Mack and Maria Elena Rivas Velazco as they reflect on recent developments in mechanochemistry and look forward to the future: https://lnkd.in/ejneMzFm

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📯 Remember to register before 2nd of May! Link below. UPM Biomedicals and CSEM are organizing a TEDD Visit with TEDD Competence Centre at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area on May 7th! Read more about the program and interesting topics 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge3syZe

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Isabella Fiorello leads the Bioinspired Plant-hybrid Materials group at the University of Freiburg. Her research focusses on the development of biologically-inspired living materials able to precisely interact with complex unstructured surfaces for applications in precision agriculture, smart fabrics, space, and soft robotics. Listen to our chat here: https://lnkd.in/e9qgyKZn #Robots #Robotics #BioInspired #Biology

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🌟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 – 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞! 🌍💻 The Polymer Engineering department at the University of Bayreuth is excited to present our latest research at CellMAT 2024, a premier conference for advancements in cellular materials. This event provides a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in materials science. 💡 Our work focuses on studying the effects of cooling processes on the crystallization behavior of rPET in foam extrusion. By combining experimental methods, such as infrared camera analysis, with Comsol (COMSOL, Inc.) simulations, we’ve gained new insights into local cooling behavior. Understanding the cooling behavior is key to optimize the processing and performance of recycled PET foams for application in window frames, where both sustainability and long-term functionality are critical. 📢 This research is being conducted in collaboration with Window & Door Systems (Salamander myWindow), a leading innovator in energy-efficient building solutions. Together, we aim to advance the development of sustainable, high-performance materials for future-proof construction. This joint project is supported by the BMWK (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland), reflecting a shared commitment to resource-efficient technologies. 🔗 Whether you join us on-site in Magdeburg or participate online, CELLMAT 2024 offers an excellent opportunity to explore the latest developments in cellular materials and engage with researchers driving innovation in this field. Let’s connect in Magdeburg or virtually! Together with Salamander, we’re shaping the future of sustainable material innovation. #Sustainability #MaterialScience #PolymerEngineering #rPETFoam #CircularEconomy #CELLMAT2024 #Salamander #BMWK

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Have a look at how #perovskite solar cell prototypes and minimodules are made in the HySPRINT Photovoltaics Lab

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🚀 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🚀 Our researcher Linda Cai will be showcasing her poster titled "Challenges of Bioprocess Scale-Down on an Automated Platform" at the Dechema Himmelfahrtstagung next week! 🧬 Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of bioprocess scale-down. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePgYCEr3 #DechemaHimmelfahrtstagung #BioprocessScaleDown #ResearchInsights 🌱🔬

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🌟 Next-Level Antibacterial Membranes with Hybrid Power! 🦠 🌟 Kudos to the team at the University of Basel for their impactful new research, "Hybrid Planar Copolymer Membranes with Dual Functionality against Bacteria Growth!" Summary & Conclusion 📊 This research unveils membranes with dual-action capabilities, combining antifouling poly(ethylene oxide) with antimicrobial peptides to repel and eliminate bacterial biofilms effectively. These hybrid membranes are promising candidates for medical devices like implants or dental applications, offering customizable solutions by attaching various biomolecules. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjWkmBsG Special recognition goes to Azido-PEG3-amine, provided by BroadPharm, for its critical role in membrane formation and fluorescence-based bacterial detection—enabling a new frontier in antimicrobial surface design.   🌐 Discover Azido-PEG3-amine as well as other PEG and click chemistry solutions to elevate your research or products to the next level! 🔗 Azido-PEG3-amine —> https://lnkd.in/giBhsxmn 🔗 Other PEG linkers —> https://lnkd.in/gJdXDQfi 🔗 Other click chemistry reagents —> https://lnkd.in/gwF7x9He #Bacteria #Antibacterial #PEG #PEGylation #PEGLinker #PEGreagent #BioConjugationLinker #PROTACLinker #MaleimideLinker #ClickChemistryLinker #ClickChemistry  #ClickChemistryReagent #DBCO #Alkyne #Azide #BCN 

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Quantune’s seed round fuels innovation across industries 🚀 We’re thrilled to support Quantune Technologies GmbH as they successfully close a €13M #SeedRound, led by Point72 Ventures and Vsquared Ventures. #Quantune is developing the first low-cost, miniaturized Quantum Cascade Laser spectrometer for industrial and biomedical applications. While their current focus is on healthcare—pioneering real-time, non-invasive health monitoring—the potential extends far beyond. Their spectrometer technology, capable of analyzing even the smallest particles, holds immense promise in industrial #ProcessMonitoring, where their technology can detect and control fluid composition in real time. This capability promises to reduce material waste and ensure product quality, driving greater efficiencies in manufacturing. Innovations like these highlight the power of interdisciplinary technology, driving efficiencies in both healthcare and #IndustrialTech. Excited to see Quantune shape the future of precision analysis across sectors. #IndustrialInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #Spectrometry #StartUps

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IN 2024 CHEMISTRY BREAKS ITSELF AND MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE. "There is no" or in German "Gibt Nicht", this is how Bredt describes the formation of C-C pi bond at the branching positions of the carbon bridge, this conclusion led to the birth of Bredt's rule in 1924. 100 years later a team from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California described an effective pathway to break this rule and made anti-Bredt olefins in situ using Kobayashi-type elimination chemistry and used them in stereospecific cycloaddition reactions. This discovery can lead to the synthesis of a variety of "ring-fused bridged bicycles with de novo substitution patterns, which is notable given the increased desire to access rigid molecules with a substantial degree of saturation" as the author describes this beautiful discovery. Anti-bredt olefins can be used to synthesize functional bicycle products with good to excellent diastereoselectivity which will be very useful in medicinal chemistry.

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Measuring forces in plastics optically Fascinating “molecular springs”: Chemnitz University of Technology research team develops dyes that quantitatively indicate stresses in plastics Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Michael Sommer, Chair of Polymer Chemistry at Technische Universität Chemnitz, a research team has succeeded in constructing various dye molecules from the field of so-called mechanophores and using them to quantitatively indicate molecular stresses. With the help of such molecules, component stresses become visible through color changes depending on their strength. The concept of such dyes is not new. However, previous mechanophores were usually only able to indicate the presence or absence of stresses in plastics. For some years now, however, the Department of Polymer Chemistry has been developing molecular torsion springs, which are proving to be a particularly suitable and promising class of mechanophores. The dye molecules “feel” the force acting within a plastic and indicate mechanical stress by changing color. If the force on the plastic decreases, the dye molecules return to their original state. This is why these dyes are also known as “molecular springs” - they stretch and then “spring” back to their original state. #research #science #chemnitz #chemistry https://lnkd.in/ewua3EdZ

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Our Innosuisse project with the Swiss research institute Empa and the team working with Donato Rubinetti between 2020-2023 has yielded some great results! Thanks to the Metall Zug GHG Fund, we have successfully implemented innovative electrohydrodynamic (EHD) airflow technology in this pilot research project. The use of EHD technology will make it possible to replace conventional, motor-driven fans for the drying process. The initial Innosuisse project results are promising: • Up to 50% shorter drying time • Potential energy savings of up to 90% during the drying process While still in the research phase, the next step is testing in a Belimed washer and verifying the process capability. The effectiveness of this innovation will become apparent over the coming years.😊 You can read more about this in the Metall Zug Annual Report 2023 on page 47: https://lnkd.in/ePY4E4WP

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