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How Important is the European Ecosystem to Life Sciences Research?

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Jan Lichtenberg, vice president of SLAS, about the role Europe plays within life sciences research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 7 Jul 2022

Novel inexpensive method to detect synthetic cannabinoids and banned pesticides quickly

To create innovative tests for a variety of chemicals, such as banned pesticides and dangerous, synthetic cannabinoids, scientists have changed proteins that are involved in plants’ natural reactions to stress.

27 Jun 2022

Environmental chemical pollution threatens biodiversity and ecosystems

Environmental chemical pollution threatens biodiversity. However, the complexity of this pollution remains insufficiently recognized by decision-makers - this is what international researchers led by Gabriel Sigmund from the University of Vienna and Ksenia Groh from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) argue in the most recent issue of "Science".

20 Jun 2022

Genetically modified corn shows less impact on non-target organisms

When compared to cultivating traditional corn, genetically modified Bt corn has little influence on nontarget insects and other creatures, according to the largest and best quality data analysis yet undertaken. A USDA Agricultural Research Service scientist and his Swiss coworkers reported this analysis today in Environmental Evidence.

From United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 7 Jun 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

Research highlights how the oat genome may response to health benefits

Researchers have completed the sequencing and characterization of the oat genome.

23 May 2022

Researchers finally discover the structure of plant protein NPR1

A phone call, according to biologist Xinnian Dong, was her “best Christmas gift ever.” Pei Zhou, a longstanding friend, and partner at Duke University called with some exciting news: they had finally discovered the structure of the plant protein NPR1.

18 May 2022

Pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products

In this interview, Dr. Toby Astill, the Global Marketing Manager for cannabis and hemp at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

eTesting cannabis for impurities and contaminants

In this interview, Shianna Hines, the Senior Field Application Scientist for cannabis and hemp-related items at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about testing cannabis for impurities and contaminants.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

New project to investigate how living organisms respond to reduced pesticide use

Pesticides affect the health of agricultural soils and waterways. But how do the living organisms in our ecosystems react if we reduce the use of these contaminants?

10 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

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

Herbivore-damaged plants give off volatile chemical 'scents' to warn neighbors

Animals often use highly specific signals to warn their herd about approaching predators. Surprisingly, similar behaviors are also observed among plants.

From Tokyo University of Science 14 Mar 2022

Crops grown in farms following soil-friendly practices have a healthier nutritional profile

Everyone knows eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health. But these days, stores offer a dizzying array of options: organic, conventional, CSAs, local agriculture. Which ones are best for your health?

28 Feb 2022

Study: Female mosquitoes learn to avoid pesticides after a single exposure

Female mosquitoes learn to avoid pesticides after a single exposure, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The authors suggest that this could make pesticides less effective against mosquitoes.

18 Feb 2022

Novel plant-based platform to bolster KODA production

KODA, an agrochemical produced in extremely low amounts, which helps plants cope with environmental stressors, has been the subject of extensive research.

17 Feb 2022

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) has developed genetically modified plants that are capable of producing and releasing insect sex pheromones to deal with pests that affect herbaceous and similar plants, thus reducing the need for using pesticides.

18 Nov 2021

The Role of Digital Farm Management in Creating a More Sustainable Earth

We spoke to Rim Elijah, VP of sales at EOS Data Analytics, about their agricultural technology and how it is helping to create a more sustainable Earth.

From EOS Data Analytics 1 Nov 2021

Digital Drone: New Technology to Improve Crop Yields

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dmytro Surdu, CEO of Kray Technologies, about their drone technology and how it is revolutionizing the field of agriculture.

From Kray Technologies 18 Oct 2021