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Historical view of sweet corn plant density tolerance suggests an opportunity for improvement

New research from the University of Illinois shows sweet corn, when planted at high densities, has steadily increased in yield since the 1930s.

8 Oct 2021

Using artificial intelligence in biology to unravel how cells defend themselves

Imagine the day when any tissue or organ can be repaired or the replacements personalized to the patient.

8 Oct 2021

Long-term exposure to low concentrations of air pollution may increase mortality risk

Exposure to low concentrations of air pollution, even at levels permitted under federal regulations, may be causing tens of thousands of early deaths each year among elderly people and other vulnerable groups in the U.S., according to a large national study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

8 Oct 2021

Texas A&M AgriLife leads regenerative agriculture evaluation in Texas and Oklahoma

From carbon sequestration to greenhouse gas emissions to cover crops, this fall a team of Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and others will begin evaluating the impacts of regenerative agriculture in semi-arid ecoregions in Texas and Oklahoma.

8 Oct 2021

Does the Future of Farming Involve the Gene Editing of Farm Animals?

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to the RSPCA about the future of farming, and whether it involves gene-edited farm animals.

8 Oct 2021

New insight into basics of soil carbon

You may have heard a lot about soil carbon, "storing" carbon in soil, or "carbon markets." The October 1st Soils Matter blog discusses the basics of soil carbon, and why it's an important topic.

7 Oct 2021

Plant responses to light can be altered to encourage food growth

Scientists have figured out how plants respond to light and can flip this genetic switch to encourage food growth. The discovery could help increase food supply for an expanding population with shrinking opportunities for farming.

7 Oct 2021

RedShift BioAnalytics Celebrates Opening of StructIR Scientific Services Lab with the Launch of the StructIR Lab Grant Program

RedShift BioAnalytics announced the opening of their scientific services lab, StructIR Lab.

From RedShiftBio 7 Oct 2021

New research uncovers the secrets of healthy soil in greater detail

Soils, like people, can be healthy or unhealthy. We've recently learned how important the microbes inside our bodies are to human health. Likewise, soil health depends on a complex group of microbes. These bacteria and fungi recycle nutrients and prepare the soils to better support plants.

7 Oct 2021

Creating Protein Songs Using Classical Music

AZoLifeSciences speaks to researchers about their latest protein research, and how protein songs can be created from classical music.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 7 Oct 2021

Low antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 predicts increased mortality

In a study of patients with COVID-19 being treated in intensive care units, people who mounted only a low antibody response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus faced a higher risk of dying.

7 Oct 2021

Quick & Effective Microplate Sealing

Porvair Sciences announce a new range of fast to apply and highly effective microplate adhesive seals for labs that are short on time and may not have access to automated sealing instruments.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 7 Oct 2021

New gel enhances immunotherapy's effectiveness in glioblastoma

Pairing a newly developed gel with immunotherapy that was delivered to post-surgical mouse brains with glioblastoma, a highly malignant and deadly cancer, improved the immunotherapy's effectiveness, report researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues.

7 Oct 2021

Life Science News

Historical view of sweet corn plant density tolerance suggests an opportunity for improvement

Using artificial intelligence in biology to unravel how cells defend themselves

Long-term exposure to low concentrations of air pollution may increase mortality risk

Texas A&M AgriLife leads regenerative agriculture evaluation in Texas and Oklahoma

Does the Future of Farming Involve the Gene Editing of Farm Animals?

New insight into basics of soil carbon

Plant responses to light can be altered to encourage food growth

RedShift BioAnalytics Celebrates Opening of StructIR Scientific Services Lab with the Launch of the StructIR Lab Grant Program

New research uncovers the secrets of healthy soil in greater detail

Creating Protein Songs Using Classical Music

Low antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 predicts increased mortality

Quick & Effective Microplate Sealing

New gel enhances immunotherapy's effectiveness in glioblastoma

IAFNS Science Innovation Showcase brings experts together to share breakthrough ideas on food

Color-coded nutrition labels and warnings may encourage more healthful purchases

Research findings likely to help better define risk factors in cancer

Study provides novel insights into the breakdown of carminic acid

Research provides insights into the evolution of limb development in vertebrates

Novel mechanism sheds light on embryonic stem cell pluripotency

Disproving the classical theory of protein folding phenomenon

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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