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How Worms May Hold the Secret to a Longer Life

With many genes having functional counterparts in humans, what can lifespan-increasing mutations in C. elegans reveal about human aging?

23 Dec 2021

How is Climate Change Affecting Food Security?

The severe impacts of climate change on food security are becoming increasingly visible.

22 Dec 2021

Genetics of Fertility

Genetics for common traits associated with reproductive lifespan and common diseases influencing female fertility show substantial variation.

21 Dec 2021

Detecting Extraterrestrial Life Using Spectroscopy

Using assembly theory in conjunction with fragmentation tandem mass spectroscopy, scientists have found methodology for detecting evidence of alien life.

20 Dec 2021

Science of Spicy Foods

What are the mechanisms involved in ‘tasting’ heat from spicy foods and why do we enjoy it when, rationally, we should be driven to avoid it?

19 Dec 2021

Can Sleep Improve Your Immunity?

The importance and function of sleep and its interdependence with the immune system are not fully understood.

18 Dec 2021

Women in Agriculture

Whilst women make up less than half of the world’s food agriculture and fisheries workforce, they are responsible for over half of the world’s food sources.

17 Dec 2021

What is Evo-Devo?

Evolutionary developmental biology or “evo-devo” deals with the understanding of how changes in embryonic development impact all stages of the life cycle.

16 Dec 2021

What are the Risks In the Food Chain?

In this article, we explore what risks the human food chain faces and how these issues may be overcome in order to ensure food security.

15 Dec 2021

Genetics of Albinism

Albinism is a group of genetic disorders which is characterized by lower quantities or an absence of melanin pigmentation.

14 Dec 2021

Creating Biomaterials that can Heal bone

Techniques which can reduce healing time and minimize surgery will be beneficial, which means that research into biomaterials that support these goals is essential.

13 Dec 2021

What is 'Natural Food’?

In this article, we outline what it means to be a ‘natural food’ and outline the potential health benefits of packing your diet with this type of food over processed foods.

12 Dec 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Vertical Farming

Modern agricultural systems encompass an estimated 1.5 billion hectares of the world’s surface area.

11 Dec 2021

What Role does Big Data Play in Cannabis Research?

Together with alcohol and tobacco, cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances. This article looks at the role of big data within cannabis research.

30 Nov 2021

Insight into Photochemistry

Photochemistry is the science that studies the transformations induced by the absorption of light.

30 Nov 2021

Importance of Nematology in Agriculture

Nematodes are often associated with detrimental effects on crops, yet many nematode families also occupy roles essential to the function of soil systems.

30 Nov 2021

A Guide to Increasing Water Efficiency in Farming

In response to the growing need for water in food production, research has focused on measures such as irrigation practices to improve water usage efficiency.

30 Nov 2021

What is the Function of MHC Molecules?

MHC's are cell surface glycoproteins whose primary functions are to present peptide fragments for recognition by the appropriate T cells (lymphocytes).

30 Nov 2021

What is Automotive Forensics?

Automotive forensics is an emerging science that includes the fast acquisition of data, and the in-depth analysis of vehicle components.

10 Dec 2021

Investigating the Impact of Disasters on Food and Agriculture

Global climate change is predicted to increase the severity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events that are referred to as natural disasters.

9 Dec 2021