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Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

To increase global sustainability, EU law should be revised to enable the use of gene editing in organic farming.

23 Apr 2021

Study identifies mechanism that enables SARS viruses to efficiently replicate in infected cells

Researchers have now identified how SARS viruses improve the production of viral proteins in infected cells such that new copies of the virus can be produced.

23 Apr 2021

New fluorescent polymer binds to blood in fingerprint to create high-contrast images

Criminals who are very cautious often clean a crime scene by wiping away visible blood and fingerprints.

23 Apr 2021

Pre-Clinical Vaccine Adjuvant and Therapeutics Manufacturing

Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles.

From Analytik Ltd 22 Apr 2021

Freshwater salt pollution endangers human water security and ecosystem health

Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce -- one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.

22 Apr 2021

National strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms

A national strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University's Food Systems Lab.

22 Apr 2021

Researchers solve the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer

After pouring beer into a glass, streams of little bubbles appear and start to rise, forming a foamy head. As the bubbles burst, the released carbon dioxide gas imparts the beverage's desirable tang.

22 Apr 2021

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature.

22 Apr 2021

New enzyme-activated compostable plastic could diminish microplastics pollution

Despite our efforts to sort and recycle, less than 9% of plastic gets recycled in the U.S., and most ends up in landfill or the environment.

22 Apr 2021

New gene editing approach bypasses disease-causing mutations

A new approach to gene editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system bypasses disease-causing mutations in a gene, enabling treatment of genetic diseases linked to a single gene, such as cystic fibrosis, certain types of sickle cell anemia, and other rare diseases.

From Penn State University 22 Apr 2021

New algorithm maps gene expression patterns into specific locations

Cell-type databases are increasing in size and complexity as researchers accumulate a great deal of gene-sequencing data.

21 Apr 2021

Study reveals key lipid-binding protein that contributes to cancer

Researchers have discovered how a portion of a protein communicates with a cell’s membrane to control crucial intercellular communications.

21 Apr 2021

Study offers new ways to think about the immune system

Scientists have discovered new methods to interpret the immune system, as part of a new study reported in the Nature journal.

21 Apr 2021

Sampling environmental DNA and RNA could help determine the presence of pathogens

Conventional techniques lack the potential to easily sample wider geographical areas and huge numbers of individuals.

21 Apr 2021

Study finds raised levels of specific immune cells in asymptomatic people with COVID-19

The largest study of its type in the UK has identified differences in the immune response to COVID-19, between people with no symptoms, compared to those suffering a more serious reaction to the virus.

21 Apr 2021

Sustainable green hydrogen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

It's no secret the carbon emissions that result from using fossil fuels to produce energy are problematic for the planet. One way to make a dent in reducing these greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is to find renewable ways to power the American manufacturing industry, which today is largely fueled by petroleum and natural gas.

21 Apr 2021

Understanding quality, spoilage problems can improve the US artisan cheesemaking industry

American artisan cheese has become increasingly popular over the past few decades. Understanding spoilage concerns and the financial consequences of defects can improve quality, profitability, and sustainability in the American artisan cheesemaking industry.

21 Apr 2021

Chaperone protein imbalance initiates toxic accumulation of tau in the aging brain

Chaperone protein imbalance can play a significant role in initiating toxic accumulation of tau in the aging brain - an early step in the development of Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders known as tauopathies, a new preclinical study by University of South Florida Health (USF Health) neuroscientists suggests.

21 Apr 2021

Study reveals the multi-dimensionality of microplastic pollution

Microplastics--small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length--are ubiquitous in the environment, and they can have significant effects on wildlife.

21 Apr 2021

Gaps in understanding kiwi genetics hinder conservation efforts

Kiwi are iconic birds that have been severely impacted by deforestation and predation from invasive mammals since the arrival of humans in New Zealand.

21 Apr 2021

Life Science News

Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

Study identifies mechanism that enables SARS viruses to efficiently replicate in infected cells

New fluorescent polymer binds to blood in fingerprint to create high-contrast images

Pre-Clinical Vaccine Adjuvant and Therapeutics Manufacturing

Freshwater salt pollution endangers human water security and ecosystem health

National strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms

Researchers solve the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

New enzyme-activated compostable plastic could diminish microplastics pollution

New gene editing approach bypasses disease-causing mutations

New algorithm maps gene expression patterns into specific locations

Study reveals key lipid-binding protein that contributes to cancer

Study offers new ways to think about the immune system

Sampling environmental DNA and RNA could help determine the presence of pathogens

Study finds raised levels of specific immune cells in asymptomatic people with COVID-19

Sustainable green hydrogen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Understanding quality, spoilage problems can improve the US artisan cheesemaking industry

Chaperone protein imbalance initiates toxic accumulation of tau in the aging brain

Study reveals the multi-dimensionality of microplastic pollution

Gaps in understanding kiwi genetics hinder conservation efforts

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