Sofinnova secures €106 million biotech fund
Venture capital firm Sofinnova has raised €106 million for its Industrial Biotech I fund, which aims to invest in bio-based industry start-ups.
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A fitness collar for dairy cows
The start-up InnoCow is presenting a new diagnostic tool for dairy cows at the CeBIT. It provides farmers with information about the health and impending heat of their cows.
Using sugar to vaccinate against pneumonia
Pneumococci can cause severe pulmonary and inflammatory infections. Max Planck researchers identified a successful vaccine consisting of only three adjoined sugars.
Leaving “ZeroTrace“ of micro pollutants
Removing micro pollutants from sewage is commonly done via activated charcoal, which consists of fossil mineral coal. Fraunhofer researchers aim to replace coal with renewable resources.
Marine algae to provide omega-3 fatty acids
The companies DSM and Evonik founded new joint venture "Veramaris" to produce omega-3 fatty acids from marine algae. Salmon farms will benefit from the new source of essential fatty acids.
Remote-controlled feeding tools
Digital tools are gaining momentum among farmers. With its smart feeding software for dairy cows the start-up "fodjan" has attracted new investors.
Mining copper with microbes
So far the processing of copper ores requires the application of toxic chemicals. A new Chilean-German research project aims at an eco-friendly product from marine bacteria.
SDG-Graduate school kicks off
The German University of Hohenheim and the Ethiopian university Hawassa received 2 million euros in funding to start their SDG graduate school program investigating food security.
Mussels as blueprint for green chemistry
Mussels could serve as a blueprint for the environmentally friendly production of complex polymers. Max-Planck researchers in Potsdam deciphered the intricate process.
Mapping ocean floors in 3D
The muli-million-dollar global XPRIZE competition to explore and map the ocean floors has reached its semi-finals. Still on board is the German team "Arggonauts".
Invasive species gaining ground
An international study finds the rates of alien species introduction worldwide are higher than ever. A third of all first introductions were recorded between 1970 and 2014.
Bioplastics: subtle market growth in 2016
According to a market analysis from nova-institute, last year's production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes.
Calls for more research into organic farming
Organic farming is booming, yet there is still too little applied research being performed in this area, criticise experts. That will soon change.
Bank backs crowdfunding platform
GLS, a bank specialising in sustainable investments, has set up a crowd-investing platform for businesses and projects.
Novel biosurfactants to hit the market
Whether it's cosmetics or washing detergents — surfactants are used extensively in industry. Bio-based rhamnolipids are one of the biggest current trends.
Long-term `Jena Experiment´ celebrates
Europe's largest field laboratory for biodiversity research celebrates anniversary: 15 years of the "Jena Experiment".
Tomato growth out of this world
A satellite carrying tomato seeds is expected to be launched into space before the end of the year. German researchers will test the growth under conditions found on Mars or the moon.
CO2 emissions from deforestation revisited
Researchers from Karlsruhe have investigated the effects of land-use change on the balance of carbon dioxide. Land restructuring causes more CO2 than anticipated.
Rust-eating microbe found in Twentekanaal
So it exists after all: the microbe that eats both rust and methane. After a long search, Max-Planck researchers in Bremen have found such a multi-talent.
Mixed outcomes of EU neonicotinoid ban
A European study says that the ban of a certain class of insecticides to protect bees causes a lot of ecologic and economic burden.