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Borneans knew a tree was two different species, research shows

A Spanish scientist reported Artocarpus odoratissimus, a fruit-bearing tree found in Borneo and the Philippines, almost 200 years ago. The Iban people of Borneo recognize two different types of the tree, which they refer to as lumok and pingan, accordingly, based on the size and shape of the fruit.

7 Jun 2022

Researchers evaluate a new virus variant that hovers bees worldwide

A hazardous strain of the deformed wing virus is spreading over the world. Honeybees are infected with the virus, which causes their wings to atrophy and the animals to die. The new form of the virus, which has already displaced the original strain in Europe, is expanding to other parts of the globe and destroying entire bee colonies.

2 Jun 2022

CRISPR-CAS9 technique that allows scientists to alter the genetic code of living creatures

Scientists were able to modify the genetic code of living beings ten years ago thanks to a breakthrough technique called CRISPR-CAS9.

27 May 2022

Researchers use gene-editing in tomatoes to boost vitamin D content

Researchers employed gene editing to switch off a specific component in the tomato plant’s DNA, which led to an increase in provitamin D3 in both the fruit and leaves. After that, UVB light was used to convert it to vitamin D3.

27 May 2022

Research may help to predict honeybee adaptation to environmental factors

Researchers at Greece’s B.S.R.C. “Alexander Fleming” has perfected a method for identifying DNA traces in honey, indicating the species with which honeybees interact.

27 May 2022

Rootstocks aid in breeding new tomato varieties that can endure heat and drought

Today's current varieties of tomatoes – ones grown in gardens and available in produce sections and farmers' markets – are a bit spoiled.

24 May 2022

Researchers introduce CRISPR to enable gene editing in cockroaches

According to a study released by Cell Press on May 16th, 2022, in the journal Cell Reports Methods, scientists have created a CRISPR-Cas9 technique to facilitate gene editing in cockroaches.

23 May 2022

FSU research may help reduce millions of tons of food waste from bananas

New research from Florida State University won't only help you nail the timing for your banana bread -; it could also help reduce millions of tons of food waste from the widely cultivated fruit.

12 May 2022

Researchers identify gene mutation to have the potential to induce higher intelligence in humans

When genes mutate, serious diseases of the human nervous system can result. Scientists from Leipzig University and the University of Würzburg have now used fruit flies to show how, in addition to the negative impact, mutation of a neuronal gene can have a beneficial impact—higher IQ in humans.

12 May 2022

Farming Outside of the Box; Creating a More Sustainable Future for Agriculture

Is vertical farming and aeroponics the future of sustainable farming? We spoke to India from LettUs Grow to find out!

From LettUs Grow 4 May 2022

Researchers detect major contamination in organic vegetables, likely to cause fatal illness

According to a new study proposed at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Lisbon, Portugal (23–26 April, 2022), disease-causing amoebas that reside on natural leafy vegetables can preserve human pathogens such as Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Helicobacter, posing a public health hazard. Dr Yolanda Moreno and colleagues from Spain’s Universitat Politècnica de València conducted the research.

25 Apr 2022

Minor genetic differences impact the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients

All animals require proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to survive. However, dietary differences between species, populations, and individuals can be significant.

25 Apr 2022

Research associates autophagy and age-related nervous system degradation

The in-built mechanism of recycling dead or poisonous material to preserve the health of human cells is critical to general health.

20 Apr 2022

Are Sustainable Biopesticides the Future for Agriculture?

In this interview, we speak to Sean Smith, CEO of Eden Research, about their sustainable biopesticides and how they are helping to combat plastic pollution.

From Eden Research plc 13 Apr 2022

Scientists identify factors that regulate the development of brain cells in a specific order

Researchers have identified the complete series of 10 factors that regulate the development of brain cell types in the visual system of fruit flies-; including in what order these neurons develop.

From New York University (NYU) 7 Apr 2022

Northern olingo may be an important seed dispersion agent for unique epiphytic gymnosperm

For biologists performing fieldwork, sleeping in a car may be necessary.

1 Apr 2022

Research shows that fruit flies sperm are no more male entirely after mating

According to recent research on fruit flies, the sperm becomes half feminine after mating, which was previously thought to be purely male.

25 Mar 2022

Novel protein Atossa regulates cell invasion

Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have found a novel protein that stimulates energy generation inside immune cells, allowing them to penetrate more effectively.

24 Mar 2022

Biologists show how genes may inhibit the growth of Parkinson’s disease in flies and mice

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease in which a specific type of neuron, the dopaminergic neuron, is destroyed.

21 Mar 2022

Sustainable Food Packaging that Protects Food from Microbes

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Mary Chan about the development of a new ‘smart’ food packaging that is biodegradable and has antimicrobial properties, extending the shelf-life of fresh food.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 15 Mar 2022

Fruit News and Research

Borneans knew a tree was two different species, research shows

Researchers evaluate a new virus variant that hovers bees worldwide

CRISPR-CAS9 technique that allows scientists to alter the genetic code of living creatures

Researchers use gene-editing in tomatoes to boost vitamin D content

Research may help to predict honeybee adaptation to environmental factors

Rootstocks aid in breeding new tomato varieties that can endure heat and drought

Researchers introduce CRISPR to enable gene editing in cockroaches

FSU research may help reduce millions of tons of food waste from bananas

Researchers identify gene mutation to have the potential to induce higher intelligence in humans

Farming Outside of the Box; Creating a More Sustainable Future for Agriculture

Researchers detect major contamination in organic vegetables, likely to cause fatal illness

Minor genetic differences impact the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients

Research associates autophagy and age-related nervous system degradation

Are Sustainable Biopesticides the Future for Agriculture?

Scientists identify factors that regulate the development of brain cells in a specific order

Northern olingo may be an important seed dispersion agent for unique epiphytic gymnosperm

Research shows that fruit flies sperm are no more male entirely after mating

Novel protein Atossa regulates cell invasion

Biologists show how genes may inhibit the growth of Parkinson’s disease in flies and mice

Sustainable Food Packaging that Protects Food from Microbes

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

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