Bacteria
For humans, our sense of touch is relayed to the brain via small electrical pulses. Now, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ scientists have found that individual bacteria, too, can feel their external environment in a similar way.In a new study, ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ researchers have
Searle Scholars Award winner is cracking the code on bacterial voltageElectric voltage powers life – Our brains use electrical transients to process every thought; every heartbeat arises from voltage changes in heart cells. Despite its importance,
CU-Boulder Student Team Wins Silver at Premiere Biology CompetitionThe International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) event is the top synthetic biology competition in the world and the CU-Boulder team wanted to make an impact at this year’s
In just a few days, members from our team will be boarding a plane to Boston. When we arrive, we are participating in an annual synthetic biology competition against both foreign and domestic teams at an international conference, held by the- Lights, Cells, Action!ÌýOne of the best ways to really see something is to turn on the lights. Amy Palmer, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Biofrontiers Institute faculty member, is the kind of professor