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Engineered E. coli could be used to produce biodegradable plastics
E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The engineered bacterial system described in the study may help in the production of plastics with desirable ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Emulsion technique boosts plant growth with bacteria
Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The technique opens the door ...
Biotechnology
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There's plenty of pork on Chinese forks, but the environment is paying a price: Iron nanoparticles offer a solution
Pork accounts for at least 60% of all meat eaten in China, but its popularity exacts a heavy toll on the environment that has proven tricky to resolve until now.
Biotechnology
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UK food regulator looks into legalizing lab-grown meat—experts explain how it works and why now
London was the place where the world's first lab-grown burger was eaten in 2013.
Biotechnology
9 hours ago
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EU countries back looser rules for gene-edited crops
EU countries agreed to push forward with plans to ease current restrictions on some gene-edited crops—a move backed by farmer groups but opposed by environmentalists.
Biotechnology
Mar 14, 2025
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Phage identification tool shortens the search for specific viruses to combat dangerous bacteria
A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Viruses of bacteria, known as bacteriophages, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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How plants could help power the green energy transition
Biological science is changing the way we harness and manage renewable energy, according to a new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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The superpower of beans: Resilient, nutritious and ready for climate change
A study conducted by researchers at ESPOL has developed genetically improved bean varieties that are capable of withstanding water scarcity conditions. This discovery is crucial for developing more efficient agricultural ...
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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New CRISPRs expand research and biomedical applications upon original's abilities
Researchers at Duke University and North Carolina State University have discovered a handful of new CRISPR-Cas systems that could add to the capabilities of the already transformational gene editing and DNA manipulation toolbox.
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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CRISPR-Cascade test detects bloodstream infections in minutes without amplification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting bloodstream infections in minutes without the need for nucleic acid amplification. The CRISPR-Cascade ...
NASA-ISRO mission will map farmland from planting to harvest
Data from the NISAR satellite will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture—offering detailed, timely information for decision making.
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
Converting one type of cell to another—for example, a skin cell to a neuron—can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then differentiated into a neuron. Researchers ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 13, 2025
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Advancing sorghum science: A drought-resilient crop for agriculture's future
In a series of three recent studies, a team led by CSIC researcher at CRAG Ana I. Caño-Delgado has made significant progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms and improving the breeding of sorghum, the world's fifth ...
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2025
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Genome editing technique enables partial inhibition of gene function in crops
Researchers at Kumamoto University have successfully executed a practical trial of a new genome-editing technique that allows for the partial inhibition of essential gene function without causing lethality. This innovative ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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New technology puts a spatial lens on CRISPR screening
Recently, scientists have been able to explore gene circuitry in individual cells using methods that suppress particular genes and measure the impact on the expression of other genes. These methods, however, fail to capture ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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Dried veggies, legumes could be key to improving plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based meat substitutes are popular with people who want to reduce their meat consumption or who choose a vegan diet. However, concerns persist about the products becoming dry when cooked and lacking the mouth feel associated ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds
A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers ...
Ecology
Mar 12, 2025
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Integrative analysis tool turns spatial RNA sequencing into imager
Spatial transcriptomics is a cutting-edge technique that characterizes gene expression within sections of tissue, such as heart, skin or liver tissue. These snapshots provide insights into how spatial organization affects ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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The 'sustainable' cod in your shopping basket may be no such thing—new study reveals mislabeling
Cod sold in some European supermarkets is being mislabeled and is actually fished far from its claimed origin, according to our new study. We sampled cod sold in Germany, Spain, France and the UK and found that about 30% ...
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2025
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'Self-driving' microscope allows imaging at different scales and long-term tracking
A new "self-driving" microscope developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers solves two fundamental challenges that have long plagued microscopy: first, imaging living cells or organisms at dramatically different ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 12, 2025
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