Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology have developed a molecular switch called CODS (caffeine-operated dissociation system) that uses caffeine to control engineered cells. Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society in 2026, the system allows scientists to trigger or pause gene-editing activity and immune cell responses on demand. … Read more
The Quantum Revolution: Moving Beyond Solid-State Sensors For years, the field of quantum sensing has been defined by the rigid boundaries of solid-state materials. Most notably, researchers have relied on diamonds containing tiny, deliberate structural defects to measure physical phenomena at the quantum level. However, a major shift is underway that could move this technology … Read more
The End of Toxic Dyes? A New Era of Label-Free Imaging For decades, peering into the microscopic world of living cells required a trade-off. To see the intricate structures of a cell, scientists typically had to use chemical dyes or “labels.” While these tools made cells visible, they often came with a heavy price: phototoxicity. … Read more