Category: biotechnology
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New Living Plastic Self-Destructs in 6 Days, No Microplastics Left
A New Approach to Plastic Waste A new type of “living plastic” could offer a potential solution to a persistent waste problem: disposable materials that outlast their usefulness by centuries. In experiments, researchers created a version that fully degraded in just six days without producing microplastics. How It Works In the study, published in ACS…
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Feed Industry Demands Biotech Feed Ingredients
The Push for Genetically Modified Feed Ingredients in Kenya Kenya’s animal feed manufacturers are advocating for the government to permit the use of genetically modified (GM) feed ingredients, arguing that this move could significantly reduce feed costs and subsequently lower the prices of meat, milk, and eggs. This call came during a stakeholders’ meeting organized…
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Scientists Create Self-Sustaining Cells, Closer to Building Life From Scratch
A New Step Toward Creating Life from Scratch For decades, scientists have been striving to create life from non-living materials. This pursuit has led to the development of artificial cells that can perform some of the functions typically associated with living organisms. Recently, a team led by synthetic biologist Kate Adamala from the University of…
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San Diego startup edits plant DNA to end farming’s chemical reliance
Located in the Sorrento Mesa vegetation, a greenhouse contains genetically strong rice. Peter Beetham, the chief executive of Cibus, moved across the green lawn and, with his distinctive Australian accent, shared the story of his initial success in modifying plant DNA. “I couldn’t believe it,” he remarked. In the laboratory, he conducted his experiment multiple…
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Biotech breakthrough: Live chicks hatched with artificial egg tech
A Breakthrough in De-Extinction Technology A biotech company has recently announced a significant development in its efforts to bring back extinct species. Colossal Biosciences revealed that it has successfully hatched live chicks in an artificial environment, marking a step forward in its de-extinction mission. The company reported that 26 baby chickens, ranging from a few…