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Bioconversion of p-coumaric acid to cis,cis-muconic acid using an engineered A. baylyi ADP1 - E. coli co-culture
Suchismita Maiti, T Priyadharshini, Lars M. Blank, Guhan Jayaraman
This study engineers a co-culture of A. baylyi and E. coli to convert p-coumaric acid to cis,cis-muconic acid, achieving 18.55 mM ccMA with improved titres but highlighting metabolic pathway bottlenecks.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.05.709578 - BioengineeringThe Journal of Precision Medicine Health and DiseasePeer-reviewed
Comparative transcriptomics analysis of histone deacetylases, transcription factors, and ion channel genes in human iPSC-cardiomyocytes vs. the adult human heart
Maria R Pozo, Michael P. Pressler, Anélia Horvath, Emilia G. Entcheva
The paper compares transcriptomes of HDACs, TFs, and ion channels in hiPSC-CMs and adult human heart to identify regulatory relationships and cardiotoxicity implications of HDAC inhibitors.
DOI 10.1016/j.premed.2026.100031 - BioengineeringBiomaterialsPeer-reviewed
HIV Virion Capturing Liposomes for Therapeutic Vaccination
Tengteng Kang, Charles Gotuaco Ang, Gabriela Canziani…·Peter Deak
This paper introduces nanotrap therapeutic vaccines (NTVs) that capture HIV virions and induce CD8 T cell immunity in mouse models.
DOI 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2026.124124 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Programmable DNA nanocages to modulate pollen tube growth via active uptake
Subhojit Ghosh, Vivek Shekhar, Sharad Kumar Gupta…·Subramanian Sankaranarayanan
This paper demonstrates DNA nanocages (TDNs) for targeted delivery of biomolecules into Arabidopsis pollen tubes, modulating growth through actin reorganization and ROS modulation.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.06.710033 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
PAVR: High-Resolution Cellular Imaging via a Physics-Aware Volumetric Reconstruction Framework
Xuanwen Hua, Keyi Han, Zhi Ling…·Shu Jia
PAVR enables high-resolution volumetric imaging of cells using a physics-aware framework trained on simulated data, demonstrating applications in tracking subcellular structures and analyzing cardiac cell dynamics.
- BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Evolutionary algorithms accelerate de novo design of potent Nectin-4-specific cancer biologics
Elisabeth Tan, Sophie C Frechen, Bianca Broske…·Gregor Hagelueken
This paper combines evolutionary algorithms with AI to design potent Nectin-4-specific cancer biologics, achieving high-affinity minibinders and functional reagents.
2 citations - BioengineeringAdvanced MaterialsPeer-reviewed
Assembling a true "Olympic Gel" from >16,000 combinatorial DNA rings
Sarah K. Speed, Yu‐Hsuan Peng, Azra Atabay…·Elisha Krieg
This paper creates a true Olympic gel from over 16,000 DNA rings, showing unique mechanical properties and swelling behavior due to entanglements.
9 citationstop 5% - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Scanless temporal focusing enables high-speed three-dimensional quantitative phase microscopy
Peter T. C. So, Yuechuan Lin, Xiang Zhang…·Brian Anthony
This paper introduces a scanless, high-speed 3D quantitative phase microscopy technique with improved resolution and reduced noise, enabling label-free volumetric imaging of biological samples.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.04.709629 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
An autonomous system for multi-objective continuous evolution at scale
Ryan M. Boileau, Stefan M. Golas, Qianni Ma…·Emma J. Chory
TurboPRANCE enables large-scale, multi-objective continuous evolution by integrating robotic systems with phage-assisted evolution, generating high-resolution evolutionary data across diverse selection regimes.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.02.709196 - BioengineeringMaterials FuturesPeer-reviewed
A chemically defined and xeno-free hydrogel system for regenerative medicine.
John Ong, George M. Gibbons, Yee Siang Lim…·Athina E. Markaki
The paper develops a chemically defined, xeno-free hydrogel system that supports hPSC differentiation into multiple tissue types and improves hepatocyte retention in vivo.
2 citations - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Modular Scaffold Crystals for Programmable Installation and Structural Observation of DNA-Binding Proteins
Ethan T. Shields, Caroline K. Slaughter, Fadwa Mekkaoui…·Christopher Davis Snow
This paper develops modular DNA scaffold crystals for programmable installation and structural observation of DNA-binding proteins, enabling high-throughput structure determination and functional applications.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.04.709581 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Spligation enables programmable chimeric RNA generation in living cells
David Colognori, Kevin M. Wasko, Marena I. Trinidad…·Jennifer A. Doudna
This paper introduces spligation, a method using CRISPR-Csm complexes to generate chimeric RNA in living cells by enabling site-specific RNA cleavage and trans-ligation.
- BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Increases Annular Forces in In Vitro Whole Heart Preparations
Collin E. Haese, Trace G. LaRue, Diego Guajardo…·Manuel K. Rausch
This study measures annular forces from TEER in porcine hearts, finding that force magnitude varies with clip placement and number of clips.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.04.709478 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
B-Lactamase-Responsive Probe for Rapid and Non-invasive Detection of Tuberculosis through Induced Breath Analysis
Guochao Wu, Dongfang Zhou, Han Jin
This paper develops a breath analysis method using a beta-lactamase-responsive probe to detect tuberculosis rapidly and non-invasively.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.03.709436 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Bioabsorbable Magnesium Metal ScaffoldsImprove Dermal Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
Mary Elizabeth Guerra, Nabila N Anika, Ajeet Nagi…·Swathi Balaji
This study evaluates bioabsorbable magnesium wires in a murine wound model, showing improved granulation tissue, reduced inflammation, and enhanced neovascularization.
- BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
A cardiac pulse signal affects local field potentials recorded from deep brain stimulation electrodes across clinical targets
Katherine Tourigny, Rory J. Piper, Martin M. Tisdall…·Joram J. van Rheede
This study identifies a cardiac pulse signal affecting LFP recordings from DBS electrodes across multiple brain regions and patient groups, introducing an algorithm to detect and extract it.
DOI 10.64898/2026.02.10.704848 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
Beyond the skin barrier: optical clearing enables non-invasive cortex-wide optical coherence angiography in mice in-vivo
Daewoon Seong, Sungbin Yun, Sangyeob Han…·Mansik Jeon
This paper introduces an optical clearing method using tartrazine to enable non-invasive OCTA imaging of the mouse cortex through intact skull and scalp.
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Biochemical mechanism of p-cresol removal by Thauera aminoaromatica S2
Oishi Sen, Pei-Hsin Wang, Prakit Saingam…·Mari K.H. Winkler
This study identifies a bacterial pathway for p-cresol removal and demonstrates its potential for gut-based detoxification.
DOI 10.64898/2026.01.30.702948 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
A Modular In-Incubator Microscope for Longitudinal Live Cell Microscopy
Drew Ehrlich, Yohei Rosen, Santhosh Arul…·Mircea Teodorescu
This paper introduces an automated in-incubator microscope for long-term live cell imaging, enabling high-frequency, continuous data collection with improved thermal stability and operational reliability.
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