Epigenetic Clocks, Lab-Grown Intestines, & Bacterial Breakthroughs + New Conference Thought Leaders Added!

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This week, the world of synthetic biology pushes forward with bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. Research is uncovering the hidden complexities of aging with epigenetic clocks, while lab-grown intestines crafted through protein printing hint at a new frontier for disease modeling. In the Chilean hot springs, bacteria thriving in extreme conditions reveal insights that could reshape industries, and the sticky science of microbial cables offers a deeper understanding of biofilms and infections. From a $590M boost for bird flu vaccines to the first funding call for stem cell conservation, this week’s stories underscore synthetic biology’s role as a catalyst for change.

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Epigenetic Clocks May Only Be Scratching the Surface of Aging

UC San Diego researchers uncover a pivotal link between genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, reshaping our understanding of aging.

Lab-Grown Intestines? It’s All in the Protein Printing

Scientists at IBEC have developed a groundbreaking method to control the formation of intestinal structures, paving the way for advanced disease research.

Revolutionizing Industries with Bacteria from Extreme Environments

Researchers isolated a strain of Pseudomonas that can withstand temperatures as high as 44 °C from a hot spring in Chile, and characterized the substances produced by the bacterium that help it survive extreme conditions.

When Bacteria Go Gel: The Sticky Science of Microbial Cables

Researchers have discovered that in polymer-rich environments—such as the mucus in cystic fibrosis patients—bacteria form long, tangled “cables,” a living Jell-O phenomenon that may provide new insights into infections and biofilm growth.