Gold rush! Bacteria poops out gold nuggets

In Germany, researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg found that the bacterium called Cupriavidus metallidurans eats up toxic metallic compounds, continues to live...

Nuritas Gets Rock Star Investment for Diabetes Prevention Research

In Ireland, Nuritas is getting some rock star support from U2’s Bono and The Edge for their work in preventative diabetes research. Founded by...

Protein breakthrough opens up chemical remediation possibilities

In California, researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have developed a protein “mat” that can trap chemical pollution, including insecticides. The work managed...

Space Station microbes similar to home microbes

In California, microbiologists at the University of California, Davis analyzed swabs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) and compared them with...

New genetic test detects manatees’ recent presence in fresh or saltwater

In Virginia, U.S. Geological Survey scientists developed the first laboratory test that can pick up traces of manatees’ genetic material in the waterways where...

PrecisionHawk Integrates Drone Data Platform with John Deer’s Operations Center

In North Carolina, PrecisonHawk is integrating DataMapper, its drone data platform, with John Deere’s Operations Center, which will allow farmers to see all of...

Late-Life Cycler Genes Can Hold Key to Your Sleep and Health

In Oregon, researchers found specific genes responsible for our altered circadian rhythm that only becomes active during times of stress and aging. So when...

Silicon Valley Leads Investments in Synthetic Biology

In London, SynBioBeta reports that over $1 billion has been invested in synthetic biology over the last twelve months—with Silicon Valley leading the investments. According...

Estonia to genotype 100K citizens in 2018

In Estonia, the government allocated €5 million ($5.9 million) to support the genotyping of 100,000 people in the Northern European country next year. The...

The Same But Different – Cultivated Scallops Genetically Different Than Wild Scallops

In Germany, University of Bielefeld researchers confirmed that breeding affects the genetic makeup of those delicious scallops. When comparing nine different scallop populations, the...

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