Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have not only succeeded in using blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for a new protein—they have even coaxed the microalgae to produce "meat fiber-like" protein strands. ...
Biotechnology
Feb 27, 2024
0
48
In the four years since the start of an ambitious project to save the northern white rhino from extinction, the BioRescue consortium has made significant progress towards its ultimate aim. Using advanced assisted reproduction ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 17, 2023
0
3
A Chinese company presented a cloned horse to the public on Thursday that is the first of its kind born in the country and approved for equestrian sport.
Plants & Animals
Jan 12, 2023
0
15
It's not quite a case of coitus interruptus, but efforts to create a very special baby are definitely on hold. Blame the pandemic.
Plants & Animals
May 25, 2020
0
9
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Plants & Animals
Jan 15, 2020
0
2222
Only two northern white rhinos exist in the world: both are female and neither can bear calves. But scientists have not given up hope of saving the species from extinction.
Ecology
Feb 15, 2019
0
45
Twenty-six of the forty-six fish species known to live in the Murray-Darling basin are listed as rare or threatened. Recent fish kills in the iconic river system are a grim reminder of how quickly things can take a turn for ...
Ecology
Feb 13, 2019
0
3
One of the world's oldest gorillas has died at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Ecology
Jan 27, 2018
0
290
This week marked the 20th anniversary of the birth of arguably the most famous sheep that ever chewed grass. Dolly was created at The Roslin Institute, Scotland, which receives long-term strategic funding from BBSRC.
Biotechnology
Jul 8, 2016
0
12
The number of families in which both parents work is increasing. But who looks after the children when the nursery school is closed? Female child minders and surrogate grandmas are very popular, but is childcare an appealing ...
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2016
0
9
