Biotech News
Boosting Plant Protection with Improved Peptide Antibiotics
Italian researchers have enhanced a natural fungus-produced peptide, making it a potent, eco-friendly weapon against bacterial plant diseases affecting tomatoes and kiwifruit.
Creating a Method to Transfer Genes into Spider Mites Using Eggs
Scientists have developed a new pest control method using RNA interference to target spider mite eggs, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides.
Verifying Healing Plants with DNA Tests
Scientists from University of Karachi create a DNAbased method for accurately identifying medicinal herbs, enhancing safety in the booming herbal medicine market.
Tequila Bacteria Boosts Tomato Health and Soil Life Against Disease
Researchers have found that a beneficial bacteria, Bacillus tequilensis PBE-1, can protect tomato plants from the destructive Fusarium wilt disease while preserving soil health.
Machine Learning Predicts Plant Compound Creation Genes
Discoveries at Taiyuan University of Technology reveal how plants produce unique compounds that protect them and have potential medicinal uses, advancing our understanding of plant chemistry.
Precise DNA Letter Editing in Plants Using Special Proteins
Scientists at Leibniz University Hannover have developed a new genome editing tool that precisely alters DNA in mitochondria and chloroplasts, potentially treating diseases and improving crops.
Exploring Maize Pollen Genes for Better Crop Understanding
Discoveries at Southwest University reveal that La-related proteins (LARPs) are crucial for gene regulation during the early stages of plant reproduction, influencing pollen tube growth.
Early Exposure to Toxins Leads to Liver Damage in Mice
Exposure to arsenic and fluoride in drinking water can lead to liver damage, starting from the womb and continuing after birth, as shown in a study on mice.
How a Type of Mushroom Breaks Down a Toxic Chemical
Researchers find white rot fungi, particularly Trametes versicolor, can degrade the toxic chemical TCE, offering an eco-friendly solution to environmental contamination.
Engineered Microbes Boost Growth of Medicinal Plants and Soil Health
Researchers have found that using groups of beneficial soil bacteria can boost the growth of the medicinal plant Schisandra chinensis, improve soil health, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
Enzymes Transform Acid in Purple Coneflower Seed Sprouting
Discover how a plant's germination process transforms common coffee compound chlorogenic acid into beneficial substances, crucial for seedling growth.
Improved Growth of Bacteria for Antibiotics with Tiny Particles
Scientists at Lodz University of Technology boost antibiotic production in bacteria using talc microparticles, making drug cultivation more efficient.
Advanced Healing Fabric Infused with Yarrow and Violet Extracts
IUST scientists integrate natural herbs into new biofriendly wound dressings that mirror body's support networks, displaying considerable healing benefits, particularly using Viola extract.
Exploring Bug-Killing Power of Curcumin Derivatives
Scientists at COMSATS University Islamabad have found that curcumin derivatives from turmeric may inhibit a protein in cotton bollworms, offering a new eco-friendly insecticide.
Exploring Banana Fiber for Eco-Friendly Ropes and Fabrics
Banana-plantain stalk fibers are being developed into eco-friendly ropes and fabrics, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials and helping reduce plastic waste.
Recycling Waste from Goji Berry Wine to Remove Copper
Scientists refine Chinese wolfberry wine waste, crafting it into a tastier, more healthful brandy rich in antioxidants. This eco-friendly technique gives residue a new life, cutting pollution and waste.
Creating Textured Apple-Based Ingredients with Sesame Waste
Transforming food waste into health foods, a study optimized the process to turn apple and sesame by-products into nutritious ingredients for snacks and soups.
Boosting Nutrient Compounds in Radishes Through Gene Activation
Scientists at Bharathiar University have genetically modified radishes to produce more quercetin, a compound with antioxidant properties, potentially enhancing their health benefits.
Creating Kojic Acid with Fungus for Antibacterial and Cancer Fight
Scientists have boosted the production of kojic acid, a fungus-derived substance, potentially offering new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections and cancer.
Exploring Drought Resistance in Enhanced Wallflowers
A study reveals that wallflowers with four sets of chromosomes show enhanced drought resistance by activating key genes and developing a protective waxy leaf coating.
Fungal Allies Combat Stink Bugs in Beans
Scientists are exploring a fungus, Beauveria bassiana, as a natural way to combat stink bugs that damage crops, offering a safer alternative to chemical pesticides.
Spotting Various Plastics and Materials with Fluorescence Tech
Researchers have developed a new, quick method to distinguish harmful microplastics from natural materials in soil, aiding in ecological risk assessment.
Combining Natural Plant Extracts with Bacteria to Control Tomato Pests
Researchers find that combining neem extract with a specific bacteria can kill 99% of tomato pinworm larvae, offering a sustainable pest control method.
Natural Proteins to Stop Fruit Fungus After Harvest
Discover how scientists are using plant proteins as a natural defense to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, offering a safer alternative to chemical fungicides.
Identifying Bug-Killing Fungi Against a Major Pest
Indonesian scientists are exploring fungi as natural pest controllers to fight the crop-damaging fall armyworm, aiming for a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.
Effective Rodent Control with Bromadiolone and Vitamin D
Researchers at Punjab Agricultural University are testing a new rodent control bait that combines lower doses of two chemicals, aiming to reduce crop damage while minimizing environmental risks.
Exploring Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria and Proposing a New Group
Researchers at Jining Medical University have clarified the role of Sulfitobacter bacteria in the ocean's sulfur cycle, which is key to climate regulation and marine life.
Mapping Disease Risk in Sponge Gourds with DNA Markers
Researchers have identified natural disease resistance in luffa plants, offering a sustainable way to protect crops from the devastating Fusarium wilt.
Unveiling How Fenugreek Produces Its Unique Compounds
Researchers have found a way to boost the production of a cancer-fighting compound in fenugreek using a plant defense stimulator, offering new agricultural and pharmaceutical potential.
How Deer Antlers Regrow So Fast Through Gene Control
Scientists uncover how a specific microRNA boosts cartilage formation in deer antlers, offering insights that could aid human tissue repair and arthritis treatment.
Greener Insecticide Options: A Study on Safer Mosquito Killers
Researchers at Cairo University found that lavender oil-based nanoemulsions are safe, effective insecticides against mosquito larvae, offering an eco-friendly alternative to metal-based nanomaterials.
Creating Powerful Fungus-Fighting Nanoparticles from Mint Leaves
Scientists have developed eco-friendly nanoparticles using plant extracts that effectively combat plant pathogens, offering a greener alternative to chemical fungicides.
How Mandarin Trees Build Defenses with Fungi Help
Discover how citrus plants tackle stress: Yangtze University researchers reveal two enzymes that respond to heat and fungus, offering clues to boost crop resilience.
Predicting Fruit Fly Outbreaks with Seasonal Models
The Oriental fruit fly delivered a significant blow to Sri Lanka's fruit crops. New research predicts further intensity and an urgent classic call for robust pest management to counter the escalatin
Boosting Pickle Flavor with Special Bacteria
Researchers have developed probiotic-rich pickles that maintain health benefits over time, using encapsulation to protect the bacteria in the acidic environment.
Eradicating Stomach Infections with Thyme Oil Microsponges
Researchers have developed thyme oil microsponges for treating stomach ulcers, offering a stable, controlled-release alternative to traditional medications.
Creating a Quick Test to Tell Apart Different Honey Types
Researchers at McGill University have developed a faster, reliable method to detect honey fraud, ensuring consumers get the authentic sweet treat they're paying for.
Leaf Extract-Made Nanoparticles to Fight Tomato Blight
Silver nanoparticles, made using eco-friendly methods, show promise in fighting tomato early blight, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides.
Ashwagandha Nanoemulsion Shields Brain from Pesticide Damage
New research shows a nanoemulsion of Withania somnifera leaf extract protects the brain from pesticide-induced damage by improving its delivery across the brain's protective barrier.
Uncovering Plant-Based Treatments to Combat Breast Cancer
Medicinal plants show promise in treating aggressive HER2-positive breast cancer, with extracts inhibiting cancer cell growth and reducing key protein expression, offering a potential natural therapy.
A New Test to Detect Okra Disease Accurately and Quickly
Researchers at Shimane University have developed a precise DNA test to detect a fungus threatening okra crops, enabling early intervention to protect this vital plant.
Ginger Essential Oil as Anesthesia for Transporting Fish
Researchers find ginger essential oil effective as a sedative for fish transport, improving welfare and reducing stress in juvenile pacu during relocation.
Apple Gene Helps Plants Survive Drought and Salt Stress
Scientists have engineered a plant gene, MdLBD3, to boost tolerance to salt and drought and trigger earlier flowering, offering a genetic tool for hardier crops.
Exploring the Health Benefits of Seaweed Compounds
Researchers explore the potential of sea grape-derived fibers to alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms by targeting oxidative stress, which damages joint cartilage.
Tomato Health and Fruit Count Check Using Smart Algorithm
An intelligent system using advanced deep learning now helps farmers by efficiently detecting tomato diseases and accurately counting fruits, promising higher yields and modernized agriculture.
Green-Made Magnetic Particles with Guava Leaf Enzyme for Cleaning Dyes
Researchers at Galala University have developed a green nanocomposite using guava leaf extract that can effectively remove pollutants and fight bacterial infections.
Extracting Health-Boosting Compounds from Passion Fruit
Researchers have found that pectin from passion fruit waste can reduce colorectal cancer cell viability, offering a sustainable way to fight cancer with plant fibers.
Impact of No Antibiotics on Piglet Gut Health Post-Weaning
Research shows piglet gut health and resilience to post-weaning diarrhoea can be enhanced with better dietary strategies, reducing reliance on antibiotics and heavy metals.
Friendly Bacteria Fight Fungus and Boost Tomato Plant Health
Scientists discover that Bacillus methylotrophicus DCS1, a bacterium, can protect tomato plants from fungal diseases, offering a greener alternative to chemical pesticides.
Electric Pulses Enhance Oat and Barley Dough for Better Flatbread
Researchers at the University of Zagreb have found that pulsed electric field treatment can enhance the health benefits of oat and barley flours, potentially leading to healthier bakery products.
How Fluconazole Affects Chicken Embryo Development
Researchers at the University of Okara investigate the safety of the antifungal drug fluconazole on chick embryos to understand its effects during early development and pregnancy.
Shrimp Shell Extract Fights Fungus in Strawberries After Harvest
Scientists have developed a natural preservative from shrimp shell waste that effectively combats fungal decay in strawberries, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals.
Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of a Bacteria's Glue Production
Scientists advance our understanding of how bacteria produce a biodegradable material with broad application in food, medicine, and more, promising eco-friendlier industrial processes.
Hop Extract Eases Stress Damage and Depression Signs
Exploring the potential of hop extracts, researchers found they could protect brain cells and reduce inflammation, offering a new dual approach to treating depression.
Eco-Friendly Cotton Made with Plant Extracts and Essential Oils
Scientists at Lodz University of Technology have created an eco-friendly cotton fabric coated with chitosan and natural agents like aloe vera and cinnamon oil, offering strong antibacterial properties and biodegradability for medical use.
Clay with Antioxidants for Lasting Body Scrubs
Researchers have developed a clay-based body scrub that effectively preserves natural antioxidants from plants, offering a stable, natural ingredient for cosmetics.
Boosting Plant Growth with Carbon Materials: Shape Matters
Beijing scientists boost plant defenses using carbon nanomaterials, offering a greener alternative to traditional pesticides and promising improved crop resilience.
Apple Protein MdBT2 Lowers Drought Tolerance by Targeting MdHDZ27
Researchers at Linyi University have discovered a protein in apples that enhances drought tolerance, offering new insights for developing resilient crops.
Improving How We Detect Bacteria in DNA Study Methods
Researchers have developed a new method to identify and recover abundant species missing from microbial community analyses, enhancing our understanding of these ecosystems.
Creating Petal-Shaped Silver for Better Dye Breakdown and Detection
Soochow University researchers have created silver nanoflowers that can detect and break down water pollutants, offering a green solution for wastewater treatment.
Exploring a New Tomato Plant Bacteriophage Discovered in a Cave
Sci-fi becomes science fact: Phage D6 emerges as a green weapon, thrashing tomato-targeting bacterium and promising a pesticide-free future for farming. Discover the microscopic ally farming never knew it needed!
3D Bioprinting Edible Gel with Living Oyster Mushroom Cells
Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print eco-friendly materials using mushroom mycelium, promising advances in sustainable construction and manufacturing.
Protecting Fish Health with Milk Thistle After Pesticide Exposure
Exploring a natural remedy, a study finds that Silymarin from milk thistle can protect fish from the harmful effects of the pesticide Deltamethrin, improving their health and blood quality.
Cleaning Brassware Factory Water with Engineered Wetlands
Moroccan researchers find that constructed wetlands with specific plants can effectively purify wastewater from the brassware industry, removing heavy metals and other pollutants.
Mapping Genes for Sweet Basil's Cold Tolerance and Aroma
Rutgers University researchers have identified genetic markers for cold tolerance and aroma in sweet basil, paving the way for hardier, more flavorful varieties.
High-Efficiency and Stable Battery Storage with Okra-Inspired Fibers
Researchers have developed a high-capacity, durable sodium-ion battery anode using okra-like nickel and iron sulfides within carbon nanofibers, promising faster charging and longer life.