Scientists have developed a novel method to enhance the breakdown of wood into simpler building blocks by introducing a naturally occurring polymer, making trees more… Read More »Natural polymer makes wood more biodegradable
The Xerces Blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces) was once found in the coastal dunes of San Francisco, USA. However, urban development caused significant destruction of its… Read More »Genome sequencing reveals inbreeding in extinct Xerces blue butterfly
A research team from Nagoya University in Japan has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the role of a protein called piezo in controlling the… Read More »Piezo gene helps fruit flies maintain effective mating posture
A remarkable discovery has been made by a team of international researchers, led by Prof Jörg Kudla from the Institute of the Biology and Biotechnology… Read More »GSO1-mediated signaling pathway helps plants cope with salt stress
PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is one of the most widely used plastics in the world and is commonly found in reusable drink bottles. However, once… Read More »Leipzig University researchers increase efficiency of PET-degrading enzyme for environmentally-friendly recycling