Magic mushrooms gene cluster save themselves
In Ohio, researchers found that psilocybin, the chemical that gives mushrooms hallucinogenic effects, actually serves a purpose for the mushrooms themselves. They analyzed three...
Novocraft Launches New Genome Data Management and Analytics Platform
In Malaysia, Novocraft Technologies is rolling out its first Genome Data Management and Analytics Platform, NovoWorx. Novocraft focuses on next-gen DNA technologies for various...
Two hearts beating as one move researchers a step closer to cardiac patches
In Russia, researchers demonstrated that two hearts can in fact beat as one, by taking two different rat tissues and combining them with mouse...
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...
Microbes respond differently in hybrid vs. inbred corn roots – could impact crop genetic...
In Nebraska, University of Nebraska researchers showed that a microbial community’s response can depend on the species of crop – or genetic profile of...
520 day isolation shows microbes could endanger Mars space crew on long journey
In Russia, six Marsonauts crew members lived in a mock space capsule for the 520 days it would take to travel to Mars and...
A Better Brew: Genetics Being Used for Yeast Improvements in Beer
In California, White Labs is working with a Belgian genetics laboratory to research, improve and expand yeast strains for beer brewing. The lab has...
Less is more but not in a good way – less microbes lead to...
In the United Kingdom, University of Manchester researchers found that the less microbes you have in your body, the more resistant to antibiotics they...
Verizon Expanding Into Precision Agriculture as Part of Internet of Things Services
In New Jersey, Verizon’s services are going beyond telecommunications and Internet into precision agriculture and offering hardware and software solutions for growers and the...
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...