Mayo Clinic researchers developed a new method using DNA-based aptamers to identify 'zombie' senescent cells linked to aging and diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, potentially paving the way for targeted therapies.
Researchers have explored the construction of genetic circuits on single DNA molecules, demonstrating localized protein synthesis as a guiding principle for dissipative nanodevices, offering insights into artificial cell design and nanobiotechnology applications. The study focuses on reconstituting biological processes outside living cells, aiming to improve understanding of nature's guiding principles and construct future artificial cells. By leveraging localized protein synthesis, the researchers envision enhancing the functionality of artificial cells constructed from single DNA molecules and exploring potential applications in self-encoded nanodevices.