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Researchers analyze the diversity of insect communities using DNA metabarcoding

How can we measure the impact on biodiversity of forest dieback caused by global changes to the environment? For the first time, an international research team involving scientists from INRAE, CNRS and the Université de Tours has analyzed the diversity of insect communities that represent 60% of forest biodiversity, using a technique called DNA metabarcoding.

3 Feb 2022

Low Dead Volume Reservoir Trays

Precision manufactured to SBS / SLAS dimensions - Porvair Sciences range of reservoir trays are designed for simple integration with any robotic liquid handling system.

28 Jan 2022

Study examines cadmium’s toxicological effect on the immune response and biomineralization of larval flounder

Acidification of seawater poses a significant hazard to both calcifying and non-calcifying marine species, primarily impacting the immune system and biomineralization.

20 Jan 2022

Coil reactor enables on-demand gas introduction to flow chemistry reactions

The Gas Addition Module II from Uniqsis is a coil reactor that permits gas to be introduced 'on-demand' to reactions performed under flow-through conditions by diffusion through gas-permeable membrane tubing.

From Uniqsis Ltd 12 Jan 2022

European Union-funded project lifts digital data storage to a new level

One of the technologies that researchers are examining to offer effective and inexpensive alternatives for data storage in the future is DNA digital data storage.

23 Dec 2021

Tiny microbes belching toxic gas helped cause the biggest mass extinction in Earth's history

Tiny microbes belching toxic gas helped cause -; and prolong -; the biggest mass extinction in Earth's history, a new study suggests.

21 Dec 2021

DNA analyses reveals insights into ancestry, social organization of ancient people in the Nile Valley

The first genome-wide ancient human DNA data from Sudan reveals new insights into the ancestry and social organization of people who lived more than 1,000 years ago in the Nile Valley, an important genetic and cultural crossroads.

20 Dec 2021

Researchers use CRISPR-Cas9 to successfully target brown fat

Fat is an essential component of life, however too much fat leads to numerous health issues. Investigating the role played by fat or adipose tissue is significant to get a better understanding of obesity and other problems.

17 Dec 2021

Monitoring conductivity in distillates provides better tasting apple spirits

The holiday season is marked with celebrations and festive drinks—some made with apple liquors.

17 Dec 2021

Study illustrates the concept of cool microscopy

Fluorescence light microscopy has the unique ability to observe cellular processes over a scale that bridges four orders of magnitude. Yet, its application to living cells is fundamentally limited by the very rapid and unceasing movement of molecules that define its living state.

From The Max Planck Institute 14 Dec 2021

Study suggests dietary intake of flavan-3-ols could help prevent obesity

In cold conditions, brown adipose tissue (BAT) or brown fat generates heat to keep the body warm. Compared with white adipose tissue, BAT has more mitochondria-;subcellular organelles associated with energy production-;which allows it to burn calories and produce heat by activating the mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1 (Ucp-1).

14 Dec 2021

Battery-free, wearable device could quantify airborne nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes

Some studies have shown that nicotine, an addictive substance in electronic cigarettes, increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.

10 Dec 2021

Powering the Biotechnology Revolution through Cloud R&D

In this interview, we speak to Sajith Wickramasekara, CEO and Co-Founder of Benchling, about cloud R&D and how it is powering the biotechnology revolution.

From Benchling 10 Dec 2021

Using plant-based ingredients to 3D-print meat alternatives

No longer just a dream of vegetarians and vegans, fake meat is becoming more widely available in grocery stores and restaurants. And more options are almost certainly on the way.

9 Dec 2021

World Soil Day: An Interview with the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)

For World Soil Day, we spoke to Ronald Vargas from the FAO, about the importance of soil health and the need to raise awareness surrounding it.

From Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 3 Dec 2021

Climate change impacts birds' body size and shape in Amazonian rainforest

The most pristine parts of the Amazon rainforest devoid of direct human contact are being impacted by human-induced climate change, according to new research by LSU scientists.

15 Nov 2021

Researchers identify a gene in wheat with profound effects on the production of seeds

Scientists from the John Innes Centre have identified a gene that has deep-rooted effects on seed production in wheat.

10 Nov 2021

Heat and antibiotics disrupt soil microbes and nutrient cycling

Soils are home to diverse microbial communities that cycle nutrients, support agriculture, and trap carbon – an important service for climate mitigation.

9 Nov 2021

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Research demonstrated that obese individuals with active brown fat possess a healthier metabolism and utilize more energy than obese people without.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers develop new approach to selectively turn on gene therapies in target cells

Researchers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a way to selectively turn on gene therapies in target cells, including human cells. Their technology can detect specific messenger RNA sequences in cells, and that detection then triggers production of a specific protein from a transgene, or artificial gene.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 29 Oct 2021