Hundreds of cattle stomach microbes now cataloged
In New Zealand, researchers from 14 research organizations across nine countries collaborated to generate a reference catalogue of 501 rumen microbial genomes. The reference...
$1.2 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to be Used for Camelina Genetic Research
In Montana, scientists and professors Chaofu Lu and John Browse are researching ways to improve camelina’s seed and oil quality with a $1.2 million...
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...
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...
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...
Design Your Own Baby Coming Soon? Could Be Within Five Years
In New York, Jef Boeke, Director of the Institute for Systems Genetics at New York University, told The Daily Mail that artificial human DNA...
Researchers make U.S. history with first human gene editing
In Oregon, researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University have made history by being the first ones to create genetically modified human embryos...
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...
New President and Chief Commercial Officer for GenePeeks
In Massachusetts, GenePeeks, Inc. has a new President and Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Posard, who comes with over 25 years of experience at a...
Genetics and Tax Incentives Being Used to Combat Deathly Citrus Greening Disease
In Florida, the world’s biggest citrus research facility, the Citrus Research and Education Center is garnering some attention from politicians with a recent visit...