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Genetic blueprint for vaccine and therapeutics production in plants

An international research project led by QUT has made a major step forward on the potential of the Australian plant, N. benthamiana, to grow therapeutic proteins and vaccines cheaply and quickly. The research, titled "A multi-omic Nicotiana benthamia.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 11th, 2023

Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions

Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Rapid evolution: African clawed frog sex determination challenges prevailing theory

Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied amphibians in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Completing the "timetree" of primates: A new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth

In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr. Jack M Craig, Dr. Blair Hedges, and Dr. Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Genetic method leverages bacterial transfer mechanism to produce new active ingredients

Microorganisms produce a wide variety of natural products that can be used as active ingredients to treat diseases such as infections or cancer. The blueprints for these molecules can be found in the microbes' genes, but often remain inactive under l.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges

Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also undermines efforts to preserve genetic diversity......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Infrared quantum ghost imaging illuminates—but doesn"t disturb—living plants

A study published in the journal Optica demonstrates live plant imaging of several representative plant samples, including the biofuel crop sorghum. By employing a novel detector, researchers obtained clear images of living sorghum plants with a ligh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

Apple’s mysterious iPhone 17 Air is one step closer to becoming a reality

There's been lots of chatter around the iPhone 17 Air. A new leak shows that the phone has now entered the initial stages of production......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

iPhone 17 Air reportedly takes the first step toward production

The iPhone 17 Air has reportedly entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase – the first step toward manufacture of the ultra-thin model. Apple is believed to have prioritized a sleek design above feature set for the upcoming model, which m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

The origin of genetic code: Study finds textbook version needs revision

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Enzymes evolved mix-and-match characteristics to shape nitrogen metabolism diversity across the planet

To boost crops more efficiently in the future, the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story—they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Catalyst "breathes" new life into acrylonitrile production

A team of engineers is reimagining one of the essential processes in modern manufacturing. Their goal? To transform how a chemical called acrylonitrile (ACN) is made—not by building world-scale manufacturing sites, but by using smaller-scale, modul.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

LG exits Blu-ray player production, but that doesn’t mean discs are dead

While LG is stepping away from the Blu-ray player market, it's not necessarily the doom and gloom some are making it out to be......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs. Kia EV9: Electric SUV sisters battle it out

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is finally on the way, and we have an idea of what the production model will look like. But how will it compare with the Kia EV9?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

E. coli dons polymer "Superman cape" for sustainable chemical production

Trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substan.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Two key proteins boost tomato"s phosphorus efficiency and plant health

Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, yet it is often locked away in soils and inaccessible to plants. The natural process of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS), in which plants exchange carbon for essential nutrients with fungi, is.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

AI"s power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds

Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators that continuously supply electricity to the fast-growing number of computer processi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration

Neosync is an open-source, developer-centric solution designed to anonymize PII, generate synthetic data, and synchronize environments for improved testing and debugging. What you can do with Neosync Safely test code with production data: Anonymize s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Extensive antimicrobial usage sparks warning over increased resistance in locations across Australia

University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia. Samples have been collected from 50 wastewater treatment plants in locations across Australia servicing about 11.3 million p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil

Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024