We study a synthetic system of motile Escherichia coli bacteria encapsulated inside giant lipid vesicles. Forces exerted by the bacteria on the inner side of the membrane are sufficient to extrude ...

This schematic illustration shows probiotic bacteria (teal) coated in a layer of biomaterial as they travel through a human intestine. Attached to the bacteria are reactive oxygen species ...

Many fruits and vegetables already have a layer of food-grade wax that is applied for cosmetic reasons and to prevent water loss. This method combines such wax with nano-encapsulated cinnamon-bark ...

In an article recently published in the journal Food Hydrocolloids for Health, researchers discussed an efficient and reliable way to make capsules that carry probiotic bacteria using 3D bioprinting.

In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, MIT researchers have enlisted the help of beneficial bacteria known as probiotics. In a new study, the researchers showed that by delivering a combination ...

Texas A&M researchers combine food-grade wax with essential oils to defend produce from bacteria. Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, has teamed up with horticultural science ...