Researchers introduced tyrosinase into cellulose-producing bacteria to make dark textile materials. The enzyme connection is direct, but the process remains at the prototype stage.
RESEARCH
Scientists Discover an Enzyme That Forms Fractal Patterns
Originally published 16 April 2024. Updated 20 September 2026. An enzyme involved in metabolism can also build striking patterns of
HEALTH
Three cases of Mycobacterium abscessus infection after cosmetic injections in Brazil
A 2024 case series from Roraima, Brazil, describes Mycobacterium abscessus infections in three patients following aesthetic procedures. The report illustrates
Nanozyme Helps Collagen Resist Enzymatic Breakdown
Originally published 31 August 2024. Updated 20 September 2026. Researchers have reported a new method for collagen crosslinking using manganese
Enzymes Remove Blood-Type Markers from Donor Kidneys
Originally published 5 April 2024. Updated 21 September 2026. Two bacterial enzymes can remove much of the blood group A
AI-Designed Drug Targets Lung Scarring
Originally published 2 April 2024. Updated 21 September 2026. Artificial intelligence helped researchers identify an enzyme target and design a
Experimental Acne Vaccine Reduces Skin Inflammation in Mice
Originally published 29 March 2024. Updated 21 September 2026. An experimental acne vaccine reduced skin inflammation in mice by targeting
INDUSTRY
Engineered Enzyme Produces Bigger, Softer Bread in Baking Tests
An inhibitor-resistant xylanase improved loaf volume and crumb softness in baking tests, but taste, commercial performance and safe shelf life need separate evidence.
