Scenarios for microbial plastic recycling
Researchers have formulated six principles for getting plastics back into the cycle - because progress in microbial recycling is currently only being made with PET.
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Europe's canopies are thinning
Using satellite images, researchers have identified gaps in the canopies of European forests and visualized the changes in their condition on a map.
Incorporating Bio-IT in the high-tech strategy
An analysis of the High-Tech Forum on Bio-IT shows the potential of innovations - also for the bio-economy. The panel advises to put the topic on the political agenda.
A bioeconomy model farm for Brandenburg
Over the next six years, the state of Brandenburg will provide 25 million euros to support the establishment of a model farm for biobased recycling management at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam.
With gene scissors to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The discoverers of the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020. The tool for genetic modification has revolutionized biomedicine and breeding research.
European Bioeconomy Fund makes investments
The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) has raised 82 million euros and has already invested in two companies
Bundestag votes for ban on single-use plastics
The end for plastic drinking straws and similar products is approaching: the Bundestag has approved the bill to ban disposable plastic products, including bioplastics.
Danish concern Chr. Hansen buys Jennewein
Surprise in the German biotechnology industry: For 310 million euros the Danish group Chr. Hansen takes over Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, which specializes in human lactose.
Sausage and burgers made of mushroom mycelium
The Berlin start-up Mushlabs uses mycelia to produce meat substitutes. The team has now raised €8.7 million for further development.
Agriculture harms wild plants
Studies of the reproductive success of 1,200 plant species show how pollinator performance is influenced by agriculture and urbanization.
The environment shapes the protein content in wheat
Do modern wheat varieties have more immunoreactive protein and thus promote coeliac disease? A study shows: The gluten content is the same for new and old varieties, but can increase due to environmental factors.
Corn-based sandalwood scent
With Santalol, BASF and the flavor manufacturer Isobionics are launching a product that can replace sandalwood oil in cosmetic products. The fragrance is derived from corn starch.
Coral antibiotic from the cell factory
Biotechnologists at the TU Munich have succeeded in producing an antibiotic agent from horn corals using bacteria.
Producing and designing bioplastics yourself
In the Wissenschaftsjahr (Year of Science) competition "Mein(e) Plastik ist bio" ("My plastic is organic"), interested parties produce bio-based plastics themselves using simple means and bring them into shape.
Fungus protects algae from bacteria
Researchers observe an unusual alliance of purpose between green algae and molds.
Bacteria break down herbicides
Microbiologists from Braunschweig can for the first time prove which bacteria are involved in the decomposition of herbicides in so-called mini sewage treatment plants.
Extract nutrients from spent grain
Researchers from Freiberg are developing a process to filter proteins or probiotics from brewing residues and make them usable for the food industry.
Software evaluates packaging recycling
Whether plastic, paper or tinplate - a program from Henkel determines how easily materials can be recycled.
Making apple trees fit for climate change
Researchers have identified a gene that plants use to control bud dormancy. This could help prevent frost damage to the flower in the future.
BioEconomy HUB: Sugar instead of oil
Green chemistry instead of coal and oil: With the construction of the BioEconomy HUB in Leuna, Central Germany wants to promote bioeconomic business ideas and shape structural change in the region.