Biotech Law 
Microalgal compounds modulate carcinogenesis in the gastrointestinal tract
Helena M. Amaro, Rita Barros, A. Catarina Guedes, I. Sousa-Pinto, F. Xavier Malcata. Highlights► Helicobacter pylori is labeled as the primary cause of gastric cancer. ► Microalgal sulfated polysaccharides block adhesion of H. pylori to stomach mucosa. ► Microalgal a….
Marine macroalgae: an untapped resource for producing fuels and chemicals
Na Wei, Josh Quarterman, Yong-Su Jin. Highlights► Metabolic engineering progresses in fermentation of sugars from seaweed biomass. ► Seaweed properties, cultivation, and potential to be feedstocks for biofuels. ► Major steps in conver….
Microfluidic manipulation with artificial/bioinspired cilia
Jaap M.J. den Toonder, Patrick R. Onck. Highlights► Inspired by nature, artificial cilia have recently been developed to create pumping and/or mixing in microfluidic devices. ► Artificial cilia are microscopic actuators resembling cilia….
From gene switches to mammalian designer cells: present and future prospects
Simon Ausländer, Martin Fussenegger. Highlights► Comprehensive overview of trigger-inducible transgene control switches. ► Construction of synthetic biology-inspired, multicomponent designer circuits. ► Future cell-based treatment st….
Emerging strategies for spatiotemporal control of stem cell fate and morphogenesis
Melissa A. Kinney, Todd C. McDevitt. Highlights► The temporal dynamics of signaling and morphogen delivery alter stem cell fate. ► Biomaterials enable 3D delivery of morphogens and presentation of bioactive ligands. ► Cell signaling ….
Immunosignaturing: a critical review
Kathryn F. Sykes, Joseph B. Legutki, Phillip Stafford. Health is a complex interaction between metabolism, physiology, and immunity. Although it is difficult to define quantitatively, the activity of the humoral immune system provides a reasonable pro….
