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Wood modification boosts biomass conversion
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By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:16 EDT
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3 d-printed 'living material' could clean up contaminated water
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A 'living material,' made of a natural polymer combined with genetically engineered bacteria, could offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water. Researchers developed their living material using a seaweed-based polymer and bacteria that have been programmed to produce an enzyme that transforms various organic pollutants into harmless compounds. In tests, heir material decontaminated water solutions tainted with a pollutant from textile manufacturing: indigo carmine, a blue dye that is used to color denim.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:50 EDT
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Inhalable molecules neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in mice, study finds
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Nanofitins,来自蛋白质的archaeal microorganism found in hot springs -- successfully neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in mice and were well-tolerated. When inhaled by the rodents, the engineered nanofitins, which inhibit the virus by binding to its spike proteins, were observed to quickly reach the lungs in high doses both preventing and clearing early infections, researchers report.
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:08 EDT
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Enhancing cancer therapy using functionalized photosynthetic bacteria
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Selective targeting of cancerous cells poses major clinical challenges during cancer therapy. However, this limitation can be overcome by using bioengineered bacteria with highly optimized chemical modifications. A recent study demonstrates the use of chemically modified purple photosynthetic bacteria for the successful detection and elimination of colon cancer cells in a mouse model. The study also sheds light on the underlying mechanism of action.
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:56 EDT
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Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
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In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan. The research opens exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan.
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:54:02 EDT
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Pig kidney xenotransplantation performing optimally after 32 days in human body
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Surgeons have transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney that continues to function well after 32 days in a man declared dead by neurologic criteria and maintained with a beating heart on ventilator support. This represents the longest period that a gene-edited pig kidney has functioned in a human, and the latest step toward the advent of an alternate, sustainable supply of organs for transplant.
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:56 EDT
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Variable patient responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection are mimicked in genetically diverse mice
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Researchers have created a panel of genetically diverse mice that accurately model the highly variable human response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The team uncovered differences in the innate immune and regulated proinflammatory responses, the timing and strength of which are associated with disease severity.
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:54:48 EDT
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Researchers engineer bacteria that can detect tumor DNA
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Creating new technologically advanced sensors, scientists have engineered bacteria that detect the presence of tumor DNA in live organisms. Their innovation could pave the way to new biosensors capable of identifying various infections, cancers and other diseases.
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:08:13 EDT
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Bioengineered yeast feed on agricultural waste
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Researchers have created a bioengineered yeast that can grow efficiently on a wide range of sugars from agricultural waste biomass, closing a carbon cycle for the biosynthesis of fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:23:03 EDT
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How dietary restraint could significantly reduce effects of genetic risk of obesity
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Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this. New research found that those with higher genetic risk of obesity can reduce the effects that are transmitted via hunger and uncontrolled eating by up to half through dietary restraint.
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:45:39 EDT
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New genetic technology developed to halt malaria-spreading mosquitoes
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Using CRISPR technology, scientists have engineered a new way to genetically suppress populations of Anopheles gambiae, the mosquitoes that primarily spread malaria in Africa and contribute to economic poverty in affected regions.
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:40:12 EDT
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Gene editing: New study reveals shifting public sentiment
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A new study has revealed a positive shift in public sentiment towards one aspect of agricultural biotechnology, showing that gene editing consistently receives higher favorability ratings than GMOs in both social and traditional English-language media.
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:13:02 EDT
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CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive could suppress agricultural pests
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Researchers have now used a gene-drive system to suppress an important agricultural pest.
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:41 EDT
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Engineers report low-cost human biomarker sensor designs
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Researchers have developed a low-cost, RNA-based technology to detect and measure biomarkers, which can help decode the body's physiology. The presence of protein biomarkers can indicate chronic or acute conditions, from arthritis to cancer to bacterial infections, for which conventional tests can cost anywhere from $100 to upwards of $1,000. The new technology can perform the same measurement for about a dollar.
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:59:31 EDT
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Scientists create CRISPR-based drug candidate targeting the microbiome
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A new drug candidate targeting E. coli in the gut is in phase 1 clinical trials. According to a new paper it may improve the well-being of blood cancer patients and reduce their mortality rate from E. coli infections.
Tue, 09 May 2023 12:20:44 EDT
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Predict what a mouse sees by decoding brain signals
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一个研究小组已经开发了一个新的machine-learning algorithm that can reveal the hidden structure in data recorded from the brain, predicting complex information such as what mice see.
Wed, 03 May 2023 12:13:07 EDT
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Scientists slow aging by engineering longevity in cells
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Researchers have developed a biosynthetic 'clock' that keeps cells from reaching normal levels of deterioration related to aging. They engineered a gene oscillator that switches between the two normal paths of aging, slowing cell degeneration and setting a record for life extension.
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:34:54 EDT
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Mammalian evolution provides hints for understanding the origins of human disease
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Even though it is important to know where these variations are located in the genome, it's also useful to know how or why these genetic variations happened in the first place.
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:34:35 EDT
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Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
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Engineers developed a method to create synthetic spider silk at high yields while retaining strength and toughness using mussel foot proteins.
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:16:33 EDT
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A protective probiotic blunts the ill effects of alcohol in mice
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A probiotic treatment reduced the negative effects of alcohol consumption in mice.
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:58:43 EDT
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Engineered E. coli delivers therapeutic nanobodies to the gut
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Researchers have succeeded in developing an E. coli-based 'smart microbe' that secretes therapeutic payloads, including antibodies, into the gut. The genetically modified beneficial strain of bacteria blocks intestinal inflammation in a preclinical model of inflammatory bowel disease and has the potential to treat intestinal-based diseases.
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:45:10 EDT
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Scientists discover key information about the function of mitochondria in cancer cells
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A new study represents a first step towards generating highly detailed 3-dimensional maps of lung tumors using genetically engineered mouse models.
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:24:13 EDT
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Designing more useful bacteria
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In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, researchers have modified a strain of Escherichia coli bacteria to be immune to natural viral infections while also minimizing the potential for the bacteria or their modified genes to escape into the wild.
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:23:59 EDT
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Wheat's ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered
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The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply.
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:30:09 EST
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Phage attacks shown in new light
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New methodology and tools provide an opportunity to watch in unprecedented detail as a phage attacks a bacterium.
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:34:46 EST
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74,000 fruit fly brain images released
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Neuroscience research just got a little bit easier, thanks to the release of tens of thousands of images of fruit fly brain neurons.
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Pink + pink = gold: hybrid hummingbird's feathers don't match its parents
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科学家认为gold-throated蜂鸟a new species. DNA revealed that it's a hybrid of two different species, each with pink throats. The discovery sheds light on how birds produce feather colors and how hummingbirds evolved their dazzling hues.
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:52:46 EST
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Making engineered cells dance to ultrasound
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A team has developed a method for selectively manipulating genetically engineered cells with ultrasound.
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:34:23 EST
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'Electronic nose' built with sustainably sourced microbial nanowires that could revolutionize health monitoring
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Scientists recently announced the invention of a nanowire 10,000 times thinner than a human hair that can be cheaply grown by common bacteria and tuned to 'smell' a vast array of chemical tracers -- including those given off by people afflicted with a wide range of medical conditions, such as asthma and kidney disease. Thousands of these specially tuned wires, each sniffing out a different chemical, can be layered onto tiny, wearable sensors, allowing healthcare providers an unprecedented tool for monitoring potential health complications. Since these wires are grown by bacteria, they are organic, biodegradable and far greener than any inorganic nanowire.
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:32 EST
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Researchers put plant protein mechanism into bacteria to help move forward 50 years of effort
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Researchers have added components of plant chloroplasts to bacteria. This feat, 50 years in the making, allows them to analyze the proteins in greater detail in order to improve Rubisco, and eventually photosynthesis.
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:58:42 EST
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Arming vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments
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Metabolic engineering is a field of plant biotechnology that seeks to genetically modify plant metabolic pathways to generate plant varieties with improved health benefits. Recently, scientists engineered potato and tomato plants to express the plant pigment betalain -- found only in Caryophyllales and higher fungi. They found that while betalain-tomatoes conferred anti-inflammatory effects against macrophages and murine colitis, betalain-potatoes showed no such effects.
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:22:06 EST
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Drug alleviates autism-associated behavior in mice
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The behavioral disorders observed in autism are associated with a multitude of genetic alterations. Scientists have now found another molecular cause for this condition. The transcription factor MYT1L normally protects the molecular identity of nerve cells. If it is genetically switched off in human nerve cells or in mice, the functional changes and symptoms typical of autism occur. A drug that blocks sodium channels in the cell membrane can reverse the consequences of MYT1L failure and alleviate the functional and behavioral abnormalities in mice.
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:11:02 EST
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The cod population off the coast of Sweden is not extinct
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Through DNA analyses, researchers have identified that there are still juvenile coastal cod off the west coast of Sweden. However, it is still difficult to find any mature adult cod in the area.
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'Living medicine' created to tackle drug-resistant lung infections
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Researchers demonstrate that a bacteria can be modified to act as 'living medicine' in the lung. The treatment significantly reduced acute lung infections in mice and doubled their survival rate. It showed no signs of toxicity in the lungs and once the treatment had finished its course, it was cleared by the immune system in a period of four days. The treatment also cleared biofilms that accumulate on the surface of endotracheal tubes used by patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia, which is one of the leading causes of mortality in intensive care units. The study paves the way for researchers to repurpose the bacteria to treat other types of lung diseases such as cancer, asthma or pulmonary fibrosis.
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Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change
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Reducing the number of stomata that rice have makes them more tolerant to salt water, according to researchers.
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:26:26 EST
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Exotic wheat DNA helps breed 'climate-proof' crops
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Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 per cent higher yields in hot weather compared with elite lines lacking these genes.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:10:38 EST
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The interior design of our cells: Database of 200,000 cell images yields new mathematical framework to understand our cellular building blocks
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This milestone in cell biology -- akin to discovering 'design principles' of the cell -- unlocks the potential to find new treatments for diseases where cells malfunction.
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:51:48 EST
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Zebrafish testing identifies a gene potentially at the root of domestication
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Researchers have shown that zebrafish can provide genetic baz1b clues to the evolution of social behaviors in humans and domesticated species.
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:37:31 EST
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'Solar powered' cells: Light-activated proton pumps generate cellular energy, extend life
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New research takes a page from the field of renewable energy and shows that genetically engineered mitochondria can convert light energy into chemical energy that cells can use, ultimately extending the life of the roundworm C. elegans.
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:22:37 EST
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Epigenetic emergency switch improves defense against infections
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During infections, the hematopoietic system switches from normal to emergency mode. This improves the defense against the pathogens. Scientists have now found an epigenetic switch in blood stem cells and progenitor cells of mice that can trigger the switch from one mode to the other.
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How to edit the genes of nature's master manipulators
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CRISPR, the Nobel Prize-winning gene editing technology, is poised to have a profound impact on the fields of microbiology and medicine yet again. A team has developed a tool to edit the genomes of bacteria-infecting viruses called bacteriophages using a rare form of CRISPR. The ability to easily engineer custom-designed phages will help researchers treat dangerous drug-resistant infections and control microbiomes without antibiotics or harsh chemicals.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:42:55 EST
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Smallest mobile 'lifeform' created, scientists report
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Researchers introduced seven proteins, thought to let Spiroplama bacteria swim by switching the direction that their helical bodies spiral, into a strain of synthetic bacterium with minimal genetic information. As a result, they confirmed that the synthetic bacterium named syn3, which is normally spherical, formed a helix that could swim by spiraling. Further investigation revealed that only two of these newly added proteins were required to make syn3 capable of minimal swimming. This swimming synthetic bacterium can be said to be the smallest mobile lifeform genetically, as it contains the fewest number of genes.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:15:01 EST
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Secretion secrets revealed: Pathogen effector characterization for a devastating plant disease
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A recent study has discovered and characterized secreted proteins from the pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum. These proteins, called effectors, offer clues into the manipulation tactics this bacterium uses to subdue its plant host. The study found that these effectors can be present in both the plant and insect host.
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How a common fungus eliminates toxic mercury from soil and water
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Researchers found that the fungus Metarhizium robertsii removes mercury from the soil around plant roots, and from fresh and saltwater. The researchers also genetically engineered the fungus to amplify its mercury detoxifying effects. This new work suggests Metarhizium could provide an inexpensive and efficient way to protect crops grown in polluted areas and remediate mercury-laden waterways.
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Imaging the dynamic cellular zoo made easier
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Researchers have genetically engineered a protein to emit the shortest-wavelength fluorescence light reported to date. They did this by optimizing the interactions between the fluorescence center (chromophore) and its surroundings, in a manner that differs from previous reports. The resulting fluorescence emission was bright and stable over a useful range of pH values. This work will aid basic and applied research, such as understanding the behavior of healthy and diseased cells.
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Designing and programming living computers
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Bringing together concepts from electrical engineering and bioengineering tools, scientists collaborated to produce cells engineered to compute sophisticated functions -- 'biocomputers' of sorts. Researchers worked to create genetic 'devices' designed to perform computations like artificial neural circuits.
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Fluorescent mouse blood will help us gain knowledge about brain diseases
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A fluorescent protein makes it possible to follow disease progression in brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, strokes, and depression. That may lead to better insight into diseases and possible new treatments.
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Scientists genetically engineer plants to yield more vegetable oil
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Scientists have successfully bioengineered an important protein in plants to increase the yield of oil from their fruits and seeds -- a holy grail for the global agri-food industry. Their patent-pending method can increase oil content in seeds by 15 to 18 per cent, which is a significant improvement since major oil-producing crops such as soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, and peanut, already have a high percentage of oil in their seeds. This innovation can help the world in its quest for sustainability, helping to reduce the amount of arable land needed for oil-yielding crops while increasing the yield to meet the world's growing demand for vegetable oil.
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New insights into the mechanisms causing diabetes
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Researchers show that a molecule called T-cadherin can be secreted in a soluble form. Soluble T-cadherin interacts with pancreatic insulin-producing beta cells via the Notch signaling pathway to promote their proliferation and increase the production of insulin. Recombinant T-cadherin stimulated Notch signaling in isolated mouse pancreatic islets, which contain beta cells, indicating that T-cadherin may have therapeutic potential for diabetes.
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Groundcherry research bears new fruits
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More adaptable crops are needed to address global hunger and worsening challenges in food production. Researchers have now developed new genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry. Their work can help unlock the potential for orphan crops like groundcherry to strengthen global food supplies. It may also help reveal how plants evolve and develop new traits.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:49:44 EDT
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Synthetic genetic circuits reprogram plant roots
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Controlling gene activity is important for engineering plants for improved bioenergy crops and other applications. This research developed synthetic genes that use Boolean logic gates to achieve specific patterns of gene expression within a plant. The researchers used these gene circuits to redesign the root architecture by tuning the number of root branches.
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The missing link: Fatty acid metabolism impacts plant immunity
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A recent study reveals a new dimension to the role of FA biosynthesis in plants by providing a direct link to the plant defense mechanism.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:56:34 EDT
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Engineering duckweed to produce oil for biofuels, bioproducts
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Scientists have engineered duckweed to produce high yields of oil. The team added genes to one of nature's fastest growing aquatic plants to 'push' the synthesis of fatty acids, 'pull' those fatty acids into oils, and 'protect' the oil from degradation. Such oil-rich duckweed could be easily harvested to produce biofuels or other bioproducts.
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第二个干细胞类型中发现老鼠的大脑
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In the brain of adult mammals neural stem cells ensure that new nerve cells, i.e. neurons, are constantly formed. This process, known as adult neurogenesis, helps mice maintain their sense of smell. A research team recently discovered a second stem cell population in the mouse brain, which is primarily involved in the production of new neurons in the olfactory bulb of adult mice.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:19:30 EDT
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Lab grows macroscale, modular materials from bacteria
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Bioscientists turn bacteria into self-assembling building blocks. The macroscale engineered living materials they form could be used to soak up targeted contaminants from the environment or as custom catalysts, among many possible applications.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:08:37 EDT
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RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
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Researchers have modified a gene editing tool to serve as a highly sensitive diagnostic test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:44:22 EDT
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Mosquitoes that can't spread malaria engineered by scientists
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Scientists have engineered mosquitoes that slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, preventing transmission of the disease to humans.
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:14:49 EDT
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Plant breeding: Using 'invisible' chromosomes to pass on packages of positive traits
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The ideal crop plant is tasty and high-yielding while also being resistant to diseases and pests. But if the relevant genes are far apart on a chromosome, some of these positive traits can be lost during breeding. To ensure that positive traits can be passed on together, researchers have used CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors to invert and thus genetically deactivate nine-tenths of a chromosome. The traits coded for on this part of the chromosome become 'invisible' for genetic exchange and can thus be passed on unchanged.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:07:38 EDT
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Engineering an enzyme against antibiotic-resistant anthrax
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In the 2001 'Amerithrax' attacks, anthrax-causing spores were sent through the mail to media outlets and members of Congress, sickening at least 22 people and killing five. Antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacteria are of growing concern, and researchers are preparing to fight back. Now, a team has taken a step toward the development of a therapeutic that can treat the infection in mice without antibiotics.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:20:06 EDT
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New approach more than doubles stem cell editing efficiency
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A team of interdisciplinary researchers has developed techniques to improve the efficiency of CRISPR-Cas9, the genome editing technique that earned the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:22:33 EDT
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