Museum of microbes entertains and educates
In Amsterdam, a museum dedicated to microbiology is looking to educate the public about the many benefits of microbes.
Micropia features everything from art installations...
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...
Radioactive Tracking Helps Gain Insight on How Corn Can Repair Damage from Western Corn...
In Missouri, researchers at the University of Missouri have used nuclear methods to find key information that can help breed western corn rootworm resistant...
Molecular Assemblies raises $2.3 million for enzymatic DNA synthesis
In San Diego, enzymatic DNA synthesis firm Molecular Assemblies has raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed seed round of financing.
Founded in 2013, Molecular Assemblies...
Microbe match made in heaven – Love the skin you’re in and your partner’s...
In Canada, University of Waterloo researchers found that you and your partner have more in common than you think – including microbes on your...
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...
New way to repurpose DNA to create new materials discovered
In California, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute showed that they could make several potentially valuable chemical modifications to DNA nucleotides and produce useful...
miRagen Therapeutics Acquires Signal Genetics
In Colorado, miRagen Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company which develops microRNA-targeting therapies for treating diseases and cancer, has acquired Signal Genetics. The acquisition was funded...
Tetris, Pong and other games powered by jellyfish protein
In the United Kingdom, Helene Steiner created a bio-pixel display to play games that use a protein that make jellyfish glow. Steiner’s company, Cell-Free...
Good Start Genetics First Company to Offer Genetic Testing on Amazon
In Massachusetts, you can now order a saliva based test from Good Start Genetics to find out if you or your spouse have a...