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New genome resource helps study genetic traits in major crops

Thanks to a new genome resource created for green millet, researchers will be able to study the genetics of crucial traits in crops, like sorghum and maize, in a much better way. The resource was created by three RIKEN scientists.

18 Jan 2021

Researchers use novel technique to improve aquaculture

A team of researchers has effectively created larger-than-usual zooplankton strains by producing mutations with the help of a heavy ion beam.

18 Jan 2021

Scientists modify toxic pesticide to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A significant class of heterocyclic compounds, called N-Aryl-C-nitroazoles, is used as fungicides and pesticides. But these substances could be harmful to human beings and cause mutations.

4 Jan 2021

Study: Sous vide cooking increases the digestibility of beef protein

Once used to prepare cuisine in only the finest restaurants, sous vide is now making its way into home chefs' kitchens. French for "under vacuum," the technique involves vacuum sealing food in a plastic pouch and then slowly cooking it in warm water.

10 Dec 2020

Coastal protection provided by coral reefs will erode by end of century

According to a new study, the coastal protection presently provided by coral reefs will begin to deteriorate toward the end of the century, as the oceans acidify.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers compile new taxonomic list of vascular plants

A group of scientists have compiled the most extensive list of familiar plant species in the world.

30 Nov 2020

Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine becomes less visible to humans

According to a new study, a plant utilized in traditional Chinese medicine has emerged to become less perceptible to human beings.

From University of Exeter 23 Nov 2020

Architecture of cell nucleus can change gene activity in plants

Scientists from the University of Tokyo have learned how the layout of the cell nucleus can alter the activity of genes found in plants.

23 Nov 2020

Researchers call for greater transparency on genetically modified crops

Scientists have recommended a coalition of experts to collectively work to offer the fundamental data about gene-edited crops.

20 Nov 2020

Clostridium bacteria can help convert waste gas into valuable compounds

Several branches of industry discharge waste gases that contain mostly carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

17 Nov 2020

Gene bank materials can be used to improve climate traits in plants

Researchers used a mix of new molecular and statistical methods to show how material from gene banks can be used to enhance traits in the maize plant.

12 Nov 2020

Genetically engineered organisms can help mitigate atmospheric carbon

Climate change has become a crucial issue in the world. But in spite of agreements to combat climate change, global temperatures continue to rise.

12 Nov 2020

Study shows soil bacteria rely on fungi to survive dry periods

Researchers have used two different transparent soil substitutes to demonstrate how soil bacteria depend on fungi to help them endure the dry periods. The study was recently published in the eLife journal.

4 Nov 2020

Researcher creates “leaf profile” of components involved in CO2 journey

During the process of photosynthesis, leaves trap the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and convert it into organic compounds.

4 Nov 2020

Developing a new method to reduce antibiotic resistance in waterways

Dr. Aimee Murray speaks to AZoLifeSciences about her latest research that looks at a way of reducing antibiotic resistance build-up in waterways.

From University of Exeter 4 Nov 2020

Researchers map the biological diversity of marine sediment

Scientists have mapped, for the first time, the biological diversity of marine sediment, which is considered as one of the largest global biomes on Earth.

22 Oct 2020