Speaking of Antibiotics…New Protein May Help Us Find Natural Antibiotics
In Texas, A&M researchers found a new protein called LoaP, or long operon associated protein, in bacteria that fights pathogens that attack plant roots,...
Sticky stuff – Future opportunities for bio-based adhesives
In Germany, a researcher at the Fraunhofer WKI Institute for Wood Research is developing new bio-based adhesives with a focus on the renewable resource...
Novomer moves to larger innovation center to expand biochemicals and polymers
In Massachusetts, chemicals company Novomer Inc. announced plans to open a new innovation center in Rochester, New York with a move in date of...
Coming Back from the Dead – Pre-Fabricated Blood Vessels Bringing New Life to Decaying...
In Oregon, a new option for people getting root canals may be available thanks to Oregon Health and Science University researchers and National Institutes...
Who Owns the Cow Genome? The Battle Continues in Australia’s Legal System
In Australia, the legal fight continues over cow genes between Cargill USA and Branhaven LLC versus Meat and Livestock Australia and Dairy Australia, associations...
Earlier Diagnosis For Newborns Could Be Possible With New Research
In Washington, researchers used blood from a National Children's Study biobank to identify more accurate reference intervals for various hormones and amino acids in...
Former lead and zinc mine being converted to bio-refinery
In Ireland, a former lead and zinc mine that has seen lots of visits, activity, and speculation over the last few months is expected...
Arkema expands fluoropolymer production capacity in U.S.
In Kentucky, Arkema will increase fluoropolymer (Kynar PVDF) capacity at its Calvert City plant by some 20%. This investment, scheduled to start mid-2018, further...
Klimahouse Startup Award narrows to 10 finalists
In Italy, the finalists of the Klimahouse Startup Award 2018 which honors sustainable technologies for intelligent construction with a view to people and nature....
Spinnova joins Fashion for Good’s Scaling Program
In the Netherlands, Fashion for Good and Finland-based Spinnova, the Finnish developer of a cellulose fibre converting wood pulp into yarn with a small...