Genetic Sequencing Helps Find Key to Pest Resistant Soybeans
In Missouri, researchers found a key genetic discovery that can help develop more pest-resistant soybean crops. Cyst nematodes are the bane of many soy...
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...
Genome sequencing for all – Google releases DeepVariant as open source
In California, Google released the open source version of DeepVariant, a deep learning technology to reconstruct the true genome sequence from HTS sequencer data....
New Study Shows Concerning Molecular Differences Between GMO and Non-GMO Corn
In the United Kingdom, researchers from King’s College in London published their findings that there are higher levels of certain toxic chemicals in the...
23andMe seeking more funding to expand genetics research and products
In California, 23andMe is looking for more money to expand their genetics research and work on new products, but they aren’t ready to go...
Illinois State researcher gets funding to develop pennycress genetic resources
In Illinois, Illinois State Associate Professor of Genetics John Sedbrook is collaborating on a $1 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
I’ll have the number two: Scientists report poop-to-food “solution” for long-haul space travel
In Pennsylvania, scientists have developed a microbial-based process to turn human waste into food. Developed as an albeit unappetizing solution to feeding astronauts on...
Updated Free PS3 Tool Available for Soil-Based Industry Professionals
In Illinois, Profile launched a new interactive website for its free PS3 tool for those in any soil-based industry such as construction, landscape, golf...
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...
GAO finds program that oversees hazardous materials labs don’t meet key elements
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Government Accountability Office published a report highlighting its findings after looking at the Federal Select Agent Program, which is...