Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

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Experts identify steps to expand, improve SARS-CoV-2 serology tests

More than 300 scientists and clinicians from the federal government, industry and academia published a report of their conclusions and recommendations on COVID-19 serology studies online in Immunity.

24 Jun 2020

An Environmental Warning System To Monitor The Coast

Researchers at the University of Seville Marine Biology Laboratory have shown the usefulness of using the SBPQ methodology to detect shifts in coastal areas.

24 Jun 2020

Agricultural Schemes Not Enough To Protect Rare Butterflies

Conservation management around the margins of agriculture fails to protect butterfly species at greatest risk from the intensification of farming.

24 Jun 2020

Common bread fungus mutates its own DNA to fight virus-like infections

Organisms attempt to halt their DNA from mutating, but researchers have discovered that a common fungus mutates its own DNA as a means to fight infections.

23 Jun 2020

Five-minute urine test measures quality of people's diets

Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person's diet, and produces an individual's unique urine 'fingerprint'.

23 Jun 2020

Developments in Engineered T Cells for Type 1 Diabetes

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor David J. Rawlings from the Seattle children's hospital about recent developments in engineered T cells for type 1 diabetes.

23 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Lockdown Reveals Human Impact On Wildlife

Leaders explain how research during this devastating health crisis can inspire innovative strategies for sharing space on this increasingly crowded planet.

23 Jun 2020

Artificial Night Sky Poses Serious Threat To Coastal Species

The artificial lighting which lines the world's coastlines could be having a significant impact on species that rely on the moon and stars to find food.

23 Jun 2020

Increased Power from Solar Panels Thanks to COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one unexpected outcome in cities around the world has been a reduction in air pollution, as people stay home to avoid contracting the coronavirus.

22 Jun 2020

Biologists Unravel Tangled Mystery Of Plant Cell Growth

Scientists now understand how a protein called TANGLED1 can lead to accurate cell division in plants.

22 Jun 2020

Cell Wall Research Reveals Possibility Of Simple And Sustainable Method To Protect Crops

While crop diseases have devastating consequences on agriculture, plants constantly evolve to maintain immune systems that allow them to develop defenses.

22 Jun 2020

Coronavirus: A Wake-Up Call To Strengthen The Global Food System

Global food production is incredibly efficient, and the world's farmers produce enough to feed the global population.

22 Jun 2020

Avocado Oil Mixed With Other Oils

Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

22 Jun 2020

Root Crop Growth Predicted With Drone Imagery

Root crops like cassava, carrots, and potatoes are notoriously good at hiding disease or deficiencies which might affect their growth.

22 Jun 2020

Study sheds light on the reproductive role of 'dark matter' DNA

Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University have shed light on the reproductive role of 'dark matter' DNA - non-coding DNA sequences that previously seemed to have no function.

19 Jun 2020

Using CAR T cells to target senescence-related diseases

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have transformed the treatment of refractory blood cancers. These genetically engineered immune cells seek out and destroy cancer cells with precision.

19 Jun 2020

Study reveals mechanism by which propionic acid induces brain disorders

Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI, headed by Suh Pann-ghill) announced on the 11th that the research team led by Dr. Mun Ji-young revealed the mechanism of autism induced by an imbalance of human gut microorganisms.

19 Jun 2020

‘Cultured meat’ will prevent zoonotic diseases such as that which may have caused COVID-19

Meat alternatives that are already at an advanced stage of development could be the solution to the high socioeconomic impact of zoonotic diseases.

From Biotech Foods 19 Jun 2020

Researchers discover DNA differences in 100 varieties of tomatoes

A study has revealed over 230,000 DNA variations across 100 varieties of tomatoes, which will enable scientists to engineer juicier and larger plants.

18 Jun 2020

Gut bacteria may modify host animal's behavior, influence food choices

Gut bacteria are tiny but may play an outsized role not only in the host animal's digestive health, but in their overall well-being.

18 Jun 2020

Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Latest Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Experts identify steps to expand, improve SARS-CoV-2 serology tests

An Environmental Warning System To Monitor The Coast

Agricultural Schemes Not Enough To Protect Rare Butterflies

Common bread fungus mutates its own DNA to fight virus-like infections

Five-minute urine test measures quality of people's diets

Developments in Engineered T Cells for Type 1 Diabetes

COVID-19 Lockdown Reveals Human Impact On Wildlife

Artificial Night Sky Poses Serious Threat To Coastal Species

Increased Power from Solar Panels Thanks to COVID-19

Biologists Unravel Tangled Mystery Of Plant Cell Growth

Cell Wall Research Reveals Possibility Of Simple And Sustainable Method To Protect Crops

Coronavirus: A Wake-Up Call To Strengthen The Global Food System

Avocado Oil Mixed With Other Oils

Root Crop Growth Predicted With Drone Imagery

Study sheds light on the reproductive role of 'dark matter' DNA

Using CAR T cells to target senescence-related diseases

Study reveals mechanism by which propionic acid induces brain disorders

‘Cultured meat’ will prevent zoonotic diseases such as that which may have caused COVID-19

Researchers discover DNA differences in 100 varieties of tomatoes

Gut bacteria may modify host animal's behavior, influence food choices

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