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Marine microbes reveal new gene clusters for hydrogen production
A genomic study of hydrogen-producing bacteria has revealed entirely new gene clusters capable of producing large volumes of hydrogen.
Cell & Microbiology
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Acoustic levitation of diamond inspires biotech automation innovation
Engineers at a University of Bristol spin-out company have created a new technology that can move cells without touching them, enabling critical tasks that currently require large pieces of lab equipment to be carried out ...
Biotechnology
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Firefly light gives rise to sensor that detects cellular alterations
The gene encoding an enzyme from a firefly, discovered at the Sorocaba campus of the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, has given rise to a biosensor capable of detecting pH changes in mammalian cells—which ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Fluorescent biosensor tracks plant RNA in real time for better crops and biosecurity
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first-ever method of detecting ribonucleic acid, or RNA, inside plant cells using a technique that results in a visible fluorescent signal. The technology can ...
Biotechnology
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Stem cell barcoding reveals how the brain and inner ear are formed
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic "barcode," they have been able to follow the ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists develop a way to scale up spatial genomics and lower costs
Spatial transcriptomics technologies opened the door for new kinds of biological measurements, allowing scientists to generate detailed maps of where genes are expressed in tissue. But most methods rely on expensive and time-intensive ...
Biotechnology
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Supercomputer models microtubule dynamics, offering new insights into neurodegenerative diseases
Each day, a human adult loses on average 50 to 70 billion cells, which die from natural causes alone. New cells replace lost ones by the complex process of cell division, which relies on what scientists call molecular machines ...
Biotechnology
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AI is changing the game for plant proteins
From personalized nutrition to more sustainable supply chains, we're just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in farming and food production. And it couldn't come at a more critical time. As the global population continues ...
Biotechnology
7 hours ago
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3D-printed skin imitation equipped with living cells could replace animal testing
Directive 2010/63/EU laid down restrictions on animal testing for the testing of cosmetics and their ingredients throughout the EU. Therefore, there is an intense search for alternatives to test the absorption and toxicity ...
Cell & Microbiology
8 hours ago
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Efficient soil analysis—enhancing a sensor platform for sustainable agriculture
Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the Leibniz institutes FBH and ATB have recently enhanced an existing sensor platform for mobile soil mapping ...
Biotechnology
Apr 2, 2025
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Plant Doctor: An AI system that watches over urban trees without touching a leaf
Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide recreational spaces, and even boost property values. As essential components of sustainable urban ...
Ecology
Apr 2, 2025
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Hidden signals in water reveal disease early in tomato plants
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an innovative method for the early detection of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants by monitoring subtle changes in the plants' water use. The study demonstrates ...
Biotechnology
Apr 2, 2025
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Super-resolution imaging technology reveals inner workings of living cells
A breakthrough in imaging technology promises to transform our understanding of the inner workings of living cells, and provide insights into a wide range of diseases.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 2, 2025
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Machine-learning algorithm hunts for brain-damaging proteins
A research group led by Gian Gaetano Tartaglia, Principal Investigator at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), developed a machine-learning algorithm to study the behavior of proteins within cells and to predict their ...
Biotechnology
Apr 2, 2025
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Edible biofilm based on pomegranate peel extract extends the shelf life of strawberries
An edible biofilm, obtained from agricultural and fishing waste and developed by researchers at the São Carlos Institute of Chemistry of the University of São Paulo (IQSC-USP) in Brazil, allows the shelf life of strawberries ...
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2025
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Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
Scientists have spent decades genetically modifying the bacterium Escherichia coli and other microbes to convert carbon dioxide into useful biological products. Most methods require additional carbon sources, however, adding ...
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2025
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Food and fuel that farms itself: Genome sequences of five duckweed species reveal basis for unique plant traits
Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's enough sunlight and carbon dioxide, the aquatic plant can grow freely. But that's not all that makes ...
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2025
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Compostable sensors could help grow impact of digital agriculture
Screen-printed, biodegradable soil sensors that can be composted at the end of their lifecycle could enable farmers to improve crop yields while reducing electronic waste, researchers say.
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2025
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AI-based method exponentially increases the number of proteins imaged in tissues
AI systems already work their magic in many areas of biomedical science, helping to solve protein structure, discover hidden patterns in the genome and process massive amounts of biological data. Now, an AI-assisted technology ...
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2025
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AI-enhanced 3D printing cooks food with infrared precision
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a cutting-edge AI-assisted 3D food printing solution that combines printing with infrared cooking, paving the way for safer, more efficient, ...
Biotechnology
Mar 31, 2025
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