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X-ray scattering technique pinpoints new targets for antibiotic drug development
Researchers from City St George's, University of London, have used a new ultra-high precision X-ray scattering technique to reveal the location and identity of metal ions in bacteria that are crucial for antibiotics to work ...
Biotechnology
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Cellular agriculture research manages to culture pork fat tissue on rye protein scaffolds
National University of Singapore (NUS) food scientists have developed a simple and scalable method for culturing pork fat tissue using protein scaffolds made from secalin, a protein extracted from rye.
Biotechnology
Oct 3, 2024
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Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought—but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions
New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest—and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source.
Biotechnology
Oct 2, 2024
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Researchers develop Biodiversity Digital Twins to model our planet's life
Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth. It provides critical resources such as food and energy, and supports ecosystem health. However, climate change, deforestation, and pollution are ...
Ecology
Oct 2, 2024
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Filament structure found to activate and regulate CRISPR-Cas 'protein scissors'
CRISPR-Cas systems help to protect bacteria from viruses. Several different types of CRISPR-Cas defense systems are found in bacteria, which differ in their composition and functions. Among them, the most studied proteins ...
Biotechnology
Oct 2, 2024
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Bacteria-derived enzyme shows potential for polyethylene biodegradation
Every year, 400 million tons of plastic products are produced worldwide, half of which are single-use items discarded within a year. In particular, non-biodegradable plastic waste, which takes over 500 years to decompose ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 2, 2024
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LEGO-inspired RNA sensors enable customizable gene control
A research team has developed an RNA-based sensor platform that can regulate gene expression in bacteria. Their findings were recently featured in the journal Advanced Science.
Biotechnology
Oct 2, 2024
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First-ever artificial cell nuclei created in living egg from purified DNA injection
A research group is the first in the world to succeed in constructing artificial cell nuclei by injecting purified DNA solution instead of sperm into living mouse eggs. Their findings are published in the journal Genes to ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 2, 2024
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Synthetic modules boost production of animal-based nutrients in plants
It's important to eat your veggies, but some essential vitamins and nutrients can only be found in animals, including certain amino acids and peptides. Now, in a proof-of-concept study published in the Journal of Agricultural ...
Biotechnology
Oct 2, 2024
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Structure of a eukaryotic CRISPR-Cas homolog, Fanzor2, shows promise for gene editing
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed how Fanzor2's divergence from bacterial ancestors may make it a useful tool for future genomic engineering endeavors.
Biotechnology
Oct 1, 2024
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Stem cell studies detail how progenitor cells self-renew, differentiate and aggregate into early kidney structures
A group of essential signaling molecules known as the Wnt pathway emerged early in the evolution of multicellular life. Scientists have been studying Wnt actions for four decades to comprehend its complex roles in development ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 1, 2024
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New imaging technique paves the way for simplified, low-cost agricultural quality assessment
Hyperspectral imaging is a useful technique for analyzing the chemical composition of food and agricultural products. However, it is a costly and complicated procedure, which limits its practical application.
Biotechnology
Sep 30, 2024
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Raman spectroscopy study decodes symbiotic interactions in marine algae
In a recent study, researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena have shown how they can non-invasively and non-destructively investigate the growth ...
Ecology
Sep 30, 2024
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New method achieves first-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety ...
Biotechnology
Sep 30, 2024
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How iron and metabolic constraints can aid gene discovery for photosynthesis and biofuel production
The single-cell green alga Chromochloris zofingiensis is an emerging model organism for photosynthesis and metabolism research. Previous research has shown that with the addition of glucose, Chromochloris zofingiensis shuts ...
Biotechnology
Sep 27, 2024
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New method enables noninvasive plant magnetic resonance imaging
The "omics" technologies—genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—are at the forefront of discovery in modern plant science and systems biology. In contrast to the rather static genome, however, the metabolome ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 26, 2024
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Recording the cats in the hats: Veterinary scientists monitor brain activity with innovative wool caps
In a world first, veterinary scientists at Université de Montréal have found a way to scan the brains of cats while they're awake, using electrodes concealed under specially knitted wool caps.
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2024
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Light-controlled bioassays could diagnose diseases more easily and cost effectively
From Velcro to solar cells, many technological innovations have been inspired by nature. In medical diagnostics, researchers also draw inspiration from biological principles. A research team from the University of Freiburg ...
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2024
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Who lives in the rainforest treetops? DNA-collecting drone provides insights
Squinting into the treetops won't reveal the tiny organisms up there. But these creatures leave clues, in the form of DNA, on the leaves and branches. Now, researchers report in Environmental Science & Technology that they ...
Ecology
Sep 26, 2024
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AI trained on evolution's playbook develops proteins that spur drug and scientific discovery
A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin paves the way for more effective and less toxic treatments and new preventive strategies in medicine. The AI model informs ...
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2024
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