Cannabalism found deep under seabed with microbes
In Germany, researchers at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich completed a study that shows that in order to survive, microorganisms found deep under...
Cattle Breeders to Pay Cargill Licensing Fees to Conduct Genetic Work
In Australia, breeders and researchers conducting genetic research or testing will have to pay a licensing fee to Cargill USA and Branhaven LLC every...
DNA2.0 rebrands, finding inspiration in ancient Egypt
In California, the largest US-based provider of synthetic genes for industrial and academic use is rebranding. DNA2.0 will now be known as ATUM. In...
Cattle study pinpoints genes responsible for cattle height
In Australia, a massive global study involving 58,000 cattle has pinpointed the genes that influence the complex genetic trait of height in cattle, opening...
Cutting-Edge Catalysts Break It Down for Plastics Recycling
In Japan, researchers at Nagoya University developed catalysts that can break down the strong chemical bonds in plastics quicker and more effectively than before,...
Genetic Markers Being Used to Help Save Ash Trees From Deadly Disease
In the United Kingdom, Queen Mary University of London, University of York, Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, NIAB and the University of Copenhagen collaborated...
54 New Soybean Varieties to be Available in 2017 from DuPont Pioneer
In Iowa, DuPont Pioneer will be offering 54 new soybean varieties next year for farmers in the U.S. to choose from in their A-Series...
NIH awards $18.9M for genome sequencing research in clinical care
In Washington D.C., the National Institutes of Health is giving $18.9 million for researchers that will help speed up genome sequencing in clinical care....
Drink Up That Cup of Joe – Coffee and Tea Could Help Your Liver
In The Netherlands, researchers found that drinking coffee and tea could improve your liver function and lower your risk of liver cirrhosis, a leading...
Saving the future of chocolate with genetics
In California, University of Berkeley researchers are working with candy company, Mars, to ensure chocolate doesn’t go extinct in the next 40 years. Scientists...