UN warns of jellyfish 'vicious circle' in Med
Study of salamanders in ponds demonstrates 'invisible finger of evolution'
Chemical engineers discover 'ultraselective' process to make valuable chemical from biomass
(Phys.org) —Chemical engineering researchers Wei Fan, Paul Dauenhauer and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst report this week that they've discovered a new chemical process to make p-xylene, an important ...
More sustainable way to brew beer: Non-stop fermentation saves resources
Is it possible to increase the energy efficiency of brewing? Researchers from the Technische Universität München believe they have found a way to do just that. They have developed a fermentation process ...
Funky food from fruit by-products
Resurrection of extinct enzymes reveals evolutionary strategy for the invention of new functions
Bacteria hijack host cell process, create their own food supply to become infectious
Bacteria that cause the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis in humans create their own food supply by hijacking a process in host cells that normally should help kill the pathogenic bugs, scientists have found.
Safer spinach? Scientist's technique dramatically reduces E. coli numbers
University of Illinois scientists have found a way to boost current industry capabilities when it comes to reducing the number of E. coli 0157:H7 cells that may live undetected on spinach leaves.
Novel sensors to detect molecules for medicine and agrifood
(Phys.org)—Agribusiness and medicine are constantly seeking more efficient methods for detecting biomolecules. To meet this need, a novel concept of miniaturized sensors has been developed by researchers from LAAS-CNRS ...
3Qs: Considering new data on genetically modified corn
An article recently published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology shows the results of a two-year study on the health effects of a corn species produced by the agricultural giant ...
Airing the gene technology issue online
According to polls, the average European consumer regards gene technology, particularly for food production, as controversial. To help alleviate consumer concern, a European project has set up a website specifically ...
Cost-efficient method developed for maximizing benefits from wine waste
Studying soil ecological processes in the name of a sustainable environment
For most of us it's just dirt, but for ecologists soil is the key to meeting some of the most daunting challenges facing our planet.
New research could help winemakers with 'stuck' batches
(Phys.org)—Batches of wine that get "stuck" or slowed during the fermentation process pose a big problem for winemakers, costing them time, money and a lot of ruined batches.