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Biotechnology Aug 14, 2024

New tools for fungicide resistance detection

Researchers at the Center for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) have developed a new method for detecting fungicide resistance, enabling them to detect multiple mutations, both known and novel, in just one test.

Biotechnology Aug 14, 2024

Light-responsive gene regulation at the mRNA level

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have established a new optogenetic approach that can control the bacterial production of proteins at the mRNA level using blue light. The new system gates the activation of the genetic ...

Agriculture Aug 13, 2024

Dairy nutrition is leading the sustainability charge

Research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock has increased exponentially as the dairy and agriculture sectors work together toward shared sustainability and efficiency goals. While this progress has been ...

Biotechnology Aug 13, 2024

Harnessing compact RNA-guided endonucleases for enhanced genome editing

The review paper "CRISPR Beyond: Harnessing Compact RNA-Guided Endonucleases for Enhanced Genome Editing," authored by Feizuo Wang from National University of Singapore, presents a comprehensive examination of the advancements ...

Evolution Aug 13, 2024

Biologists find no common genetic basis for regeneration in diverse species

Throughout the animal kingdom, several species have the ability to regenerate body parts after cuts or damage. Lizards can regrow their tails, salamanders can regrow arms and legs, certain flatworms can even regrow their ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 13, 2024

Project develops develop new stem cell lines whose receptors can be activated by blue light

A research project led by the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems has been successfully completed and provides an excellent basis for further projects. The team, led by Prof. Christoph Wiesner from the Institute of Biotechnology, ...

Plants & Animals Aug 13, 2024

Baby Maugean skate hatches from captive-laid egg in world first for the endangered species

For the first time ever, a baby Maugean skate has hatched from an egg laid in captivity—and scientists are looking forward to more arrivals soon.

Plants & Animals Aug 13, 2024

The plight of the pig-nosed turtle, one of the unlucky 13 added to Australia's threatened species list

Australia's unique biodiversity is under siege. The national list of species threatened with extinction is growing, with eight animals and five plants added just last month.

Biotechnology Aug 13, 2024

New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk

A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the ...

Evolution Aug 13, 2024

Scientists discover antlions' venom changed to adapt to their ecological niche

In a new study published in Communications Biology, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Giessen show that the adaptation of antlions to their ecological niche has also changed ...

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