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Researchers at the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich found that citric acid and the sharp-tasting 6-gingerol in ginger stimulate the immune system in human saliva.

Flavours activate saliva immune defence

Munich food chemists found that ingredients such as citric acid and 6-gingerol from ginger stimulate the molecular defences in human saliva.

A novel crop protection agent based on CBT-ol from tabacco leaves protects wheat seedlings from aphids.

Bio-based insect repellent banishes aphids

Researcher at Munich’s TU have developed a bio-based and biodegradable crop protection agent based on CBT-ol, a chemical in the leaf of the tobacco plant.

Green Biologics and Kreussler Inc. have developed a bio-based dry cleaning solvent made from corn. SOLVONK4 will be a sustainable as well as the first and only bio-based solvent in the dry cleaning industry.

First bio-based dry cleaning solvent

UK-based Green Biologics and German Kreussler Inc. have developed a bio-based dry cleaning solvent made from corn.

Mit dem Kauf von Monsanto wäre Bayer der weltgrößte Agrarchemie-Hersteller. In den Petrischalen lagert behandeltes Saatgut (Weizen, Zuckerrüben, Erbsen).
The mega-merger of Bayer and Monsanto has overcome its last obstacle: The DOJ gave their conditional approval for the US$62.5 billion acquisition.

Bayer: Go-ahead for Monsanto-takeover

The mega-merger of Bayer and Monsanto has overcome its last obstacle: The United States Department of Justice gave their conditional approval for the US$62.5 billion acquisition.

About 200 bioeconomy experts met in Cologne to discuss the newest developments regarding biomaterials.

Focus on biomaterials

About 200 bioeconomy experts met in Cologne to discuss the newest developments regarding biomaterials.

Rasterelektronenmikroskop-Aufnahme der fertigen Faser.
The resulting, ultrastrong cellulose fibre seen with a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

New bio-based material stronger than steel

Swedish researcher developed a new ultra-strong and bio-based material at Hamburgs DESY institute by transferring superior nanoscale mechanics to macroscopic fibres.

GO-Bio Förderinitiative -Startups der Bioökonomie auf Kapitalsuche

Wanted: biobased business ideas

The start-up competition "PlanB- Biobased.Business.Bavaria" is entering its third round and is looking for innovative bioeconomy business-ideas.

Tobias Erb receives the 2018 Otto Bayer Award for his ground-breaking discoveries regarding artificial photosynthesis.

Otto Bayer Award for artificial photosynthesis

Tobias Erb, scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, received the Otto Bayer Award for his achievements regarding artificial photosynthesis.

Mit dem Programmdarlehen hofft die EIB auf knapp eine Mrd. Euro an privaten Investitionen für die Bioökonomie und Landwirtschaft.
The European Investment Bank launches a new financing initiative that provides €400 million to support and boost developments and investments in the agriculture and bioeconomy sector.

Boosting investment in bioeconomy sector

The European Investment Bank launches a new financing initiative that allocates €400 million to support developments and investments across the agriculture and bioeconomy sector.

Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018
Federal research minister Anja Karliczek officially opened the Global Bioeconomy Summit. 800 international experts from politics, industry, and science came to Berlin to discuss the future of bioeconomy.

Kick-off for GBS 2018

Federal research minister Anja Karliczek officially opened the Global Bioeconomy Summit. 800 international experts from politics, industry, and science joined the 2-day event in Berlin.

Starting today, Berlin will be the major hub for 800 international bioeconomy experts: The 2nd “Global Bioeconomy Summit” will start tonight with a reception in the Federal Ministry of Research and Education.

Opening of Global Bioeconomy Summit

Starting today, Berlin will be the major hub for 800 international bioeconomy experts: The 2nd GBS will start tonight with a reception at the Federal Ministry of Research and Education.

Representatives from politics, science, and the business sector will discuss the latest bioeconomy developments at the second Global Bioeconomy Summit in Berlin next week. The first GBS took place in 2015 at the bcc in Berlin.

Global Bioeconomy Summit in Berlin

800 international experts will participate in the 2nd GBS in Berlin next week. Representatives from politics, science, and the business sector will discuss the future of bioeconomy.

Microbial labels for T-shirts from the sporting goods manufacturer Puma react to environmental factors and change colour depending on the air quality.

Smart sporting clothes with microbes

Sporting goods manufacturer Puma and the MIT in Boston are developing smart and bio-based running shoes and a T-shirt that uses microbes to respond to environmental factors.

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ in Braunschweig is the first collection of microorganisms in Europe that meets the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol. It therefore eases the bureaucratic effort for researchers.

Europe’s first registered microbe-collection

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ is the first collection of microorganisms in Europe that meets the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol. It eases the bureaucratic effort for researchers.

Detecting plant invasions via infrared sensors

German researchers are developing a warning system for ecosystem changes. Infrared sensors show how imported plants change the landscape of dunes in Portugal.

Bei der Erzeugung des Zuckerimpfstoffes entsteht das dargestellte Zwischenprodukt.
The intermediate product shown here arises during the production of a carbohydrate vaccine.

Sugar-based vaccine protects against pneumonia

More effective vaccines against pneumonia could soon be available: A synthetic sugar protects against forms of pneumonia and meningitis that are unaffected by conventional vaccines.

Spinnenseide von AMSilk als Beschichtung von Brustimplantaten
The biotech spider silk is also suitable for a particularly compatible coating of breast implants.

Breast implants with biotech spider silk

The medical technology manufacturer Polytech is now working together with AMSilk on breast implants with biotechnologically produced spider silk. The first clinical study has just begun.

Fische und Pflanzen nutzen sich bei Aquaponic gegenseitig: Was die Fische ausscheiden, wird durch Bakterien aufbereitet und dient dann als Dünger für die Pflanzen. Die Pflanzen reinigen im Gegenzug das Wasser der Fische.
Aquaponic results in fish and plants supporting each other: What fish discharge is processed by bacteria and then serves as a fertilizer for plants. On the other hand, the plants purify the water in which the fish swim.

Fertilizer giant banks on aquaponics

From manure to lettuce: the German fertilizer manufacturer K+S is giving the circular economy a whirl and has set up an aquaponics container in Kassel for research purposes.

Vom 26. bis 28. Februar fand in Berlin die BonaRes Konferenz statt. Unter den 300 Teilnehmern waren auch zahlreiche internationale Gäste.

Focus on soil research

How can soil research support a sustainable bioeconomy? The network BonaRes provided the answer to this and other questions during their recent international conference in Berlin.

In der Natur bauen Bakterien mit bestimmten Enzymen PET-Abfälle ab. Auf dieser Basis könnten auch industrielle Verfahren entwickelt werden.
In nature, bacteria degrade PET waste with certain enzymes. On this basis, industrial processes could also be developed.

Diverse bacterial enzymes degrade plastic

Mother nature knows best: Biologists discovered that the diversity of bacteria that are able to eat and digest plastic is greater than expected.