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Foamed plastic carriers boost biofilm formation in wastewater treatment
For the sake of the environment and our quality of life, effective treatment of wastewater plays a vital role. A biological method to treat sewage using moving, biofilm-covered plastic items known as carriers has been gaining ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Novel software tool enables quality control independent of omics molecular types and can be used on multiple platforms
Quality control (QC) strategies for monitoring and assessing instrument performance during mass spectrometry analysis is crucial for ensuring that the data generated is high-quality, reproducible, and accurate.
Biotechnology
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Scientists uncover diverse marine microbes with potential for new antibiotics and plastic breakdown
New research shows how oceans can be used to help address major challenges such as the shortage of antimicrobial medicines, solutions for plastic pollution and novel enzymes for genome editing.
Cell & Microbiology
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Computer model boosts detection of cell-to-cell communication
A computer model developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers significantly enhances the ability of scientists to detect communication between cells, according to a new study published in Nature Methods.
Cell & Microbiology
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Feeder-free induced pluripotent stem cells show promise for chronic kidney disease therapies in cats
Amid advances in medicine to improve people's quality of life, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has, for the first time in the world, generated high-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which have ...
Biotechnology
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Plant e-skin enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring for precision farming
Precision farming is an emerging field that uses analysis tools such as sensors to collect data on crop plant conditions, such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and nutrient levels. The data collected from these sensors ...
Biotechnology
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New machine learning model offers simple solution to predicting crop yield
A new machine-learning model for predicting crop yield using environmental data and genetic information can be used to develop new, higher-performing crop varieties.
Biotechnology
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Breaking boundaries: PAM-less genome editing in soybean
CRISPR-Cas9 has transformed crop genetic improvement, yet its reliance on specific protospacer adjacent motif (PAM), sequences limits editing scope and efficiency. In soybean, a critical source of protein and oil, these limitations ...
Biotechnology
Sep 3, 2024
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Biologists warn of potential errors in microRNA overexpression method
The work of a researcher involves not only continuous pursuit of new discoveries but also careful attention to conventional, established knowledge. Sometimes, reliable and seemingly proven methods have characteristics that ...
Biotechnology
Sep 3, 2024
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Enhancing microbe memory to better upcycle excess CO₂
While some microbes can make people sick or spoil food, others are critical for survival. These tiny organisms can also be engineered to make specific molecules. Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 30, 2024
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Light-activated polymerization methods unlock new possibilities for intracellular applications
Synthetic polymers play a crucial role in cell biology, serving as delivery vehicles for DNA and drugs, acting as fluorescent probes for cellular sensing, functioning as bioinks for tissue engineering, and mimicking biological ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 30, 2024
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Molecularly imprinted polymers help get the stink out of smoke-tainted wine
Wildfires can damage crops, even if flames come nowhere near the plants. One outcome can be an unpleasant flavor and smell of wine that is made from grapes exposed to smoke. But researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural ...
Biotechnology
Aug 29, 2024
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AI peers into the deep: High-resolution 3D tracking of coral reef fish
A study by the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) is employing new methods in coral reef research. Under the leadership of fish ecologist Dr. Julian Lilkendey, an international research team utilized innovative ...
Ecology
Aug 29, 2024
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New moves for self defense—how plants can inspire future soft robotic design
For plants, cleaning the air, providing food and medicines, and preserving our ecosystem is just another day's work. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, however, plants are being studied ...
Biotechnology
Aug 29, 2024
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Bacterial defense strategy has potential application in genome editing
Scientists who have described in a new study the step-by-step details of a bacterial defense strategy see the mechanism as a promising platform for development of a new genome-editing method.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 29, 2024
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Keeping up with the dolphins: Drones give snapshot of pod health
Using drones to successfully assess the age of critically endangered, free-ranging dolphins in Greece is the focus of new research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). This ...
Ecology
Aug 28, 2024
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Researchers develop near-infrared spectroscopy models to analyze corn kernels and biomass
In the agricultural and food industry, determining the chemical composition of raw materials is important for production efficiency, application, and price. Traditional laboratory testing is time-consuming, complicated, and ...
Biotechnology
Aug 27, 2024
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Formidable yeasts stop microbial contamination in ethanol plants
Ever on the lookout for new ways to improve the fermentation of corn sugars into ethanol fuel, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified baker's yeast to prevent ...
Biotechnology
Aug 27, 2024
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New photoacoustic probes enable deep brain tissue imaging, with potential to report on neuronal activity
To understand the brain better, we need new methods to observe its activity. That is at the heart of a molecular engineering project, spearheaded by two research groups at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), ...
Biotechnology
Aug 27, 2024
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Closing the RNA loop holds promise for more stable, effective RNA therapies
New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting therapies, shows a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego. The advance holds promise for a range of diseases, ...
Biotechnology
Aug 26, 2024
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