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Mechanisms of TB Immune System Evasion are revealed using a Light-activated Probe
Biology

Mechanisms of TB Immune System Evasion are revealed using a Light-activated Probe

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that kills more than a million people worldwide every year. The pathogen that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is deadly…
A Gene Editing Tech is repurposed by Scientists to help reveal hidden Microbial Diversity
Biology

A Gene Editing Tech is repurposed by Scientists to help reveal hidden Microbial Diversity

Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments. The study, led by the…
A Step Closer to Plant-based Gelatin
Agriculture

A Step Closer to Plant-based Gelatin

Researchers present gum tragacanth as a plant-based alternative to gelatin for creating edible films. The team developed films containing different concentrations of gelatin and gum…
Using Cover Crops to Remove Contaminants from Agricultural Soil
Agriculture

Using Cover Crops to Remove Contaminants from Agricultural Soil

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feeds or remain on the field as…
Animal Manure is Separated from Useful Commercial Compounds Using an Electrochemical Technique
Chemistry

Animal Manure is Separated from Useful Commercial Compounds Using an Electrochemical Technique

A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards…
Pesticides are Made to Attach to Plant Leaves using Technology
Technology

Pesticides are Made to Attach to Plant Leaves using Technology

Reducing the amount of agricultural sprays used by farmers – including fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides – could cut down the amount of polluting runoff that…
Without Touching a Leaf, an AI system known as “Plant Doctor” keeps an eye on City Trees
Technology

Without Touching a Leaf, an AI system known as “Plant Doctor” keeps an eye on City Trees

Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide recreational spaces, and even boost…
Healthy Nutrition in Middle Age is linked to Overall Healthy Aging
Health

Healthy Nutrition in Middle Age is linked to Overall Healthy Aging

Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked…
Best Ways to Raise Atlantic Sea Scallops
Environment

Best Ways to Raise Atlantic Sea Scallops

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic…
Extreme Heat affects Dairy Output – Small Farms are more Vulnerable
Environment

Extreme Heat affects Dairy Output – Small Farms are more Vulnerable

Livestock agriculture is bearing the cost of extreme weather events. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how heat stress affects U.S.…
Lactic Acid Bacteria can Boost Plant-based Dairy Replacements
Biology

Lactic Acid Bacteria can Boost Plant-based Dairy Replacements

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavour and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have…
Loss of Forest Carbon Stores may put Climate Targets out of reach
Environment

Loss of Forest Carbon Stores may put Climate Targets out of reach

In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO2 annually – about a fifth of all human emissions – but their carbon storage is…
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