Jumping genes protect beetle eggs
Bacteria protect the eggs of the wool beetle from fungal attack. According to Mainz researchers, the bacteria obtained the mechanism through natural gene transfer - possibly even from marine organisms.
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Fine dust dries out trees
Not only is fine dust unhealthy for humans, it also affects the vegetation: According to an international study, the particulate matter makes trees more susceptible to drought.
Strawberry allergy: it' s all about the variety
Munich natural product researchers have investigated and identified allergenic proteins in strawberries and tomatoes: The variety of fruit determines the allergy potential.
GMO regulation debated at ECJ
Before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decides on the regulation of genome-edited plants, environmental and industrial associations advocate their positions.
Compostable residential lab
Researchers from Karlsruhe have built an apartment near Zurich that consists exclusively of compostable and recyclable materials.
New Swiss investors for Berlin aquaponics farm
The Aquaponic startup ECF Farmsystem gained a new investor: Since June, a Swiss investor group holds shares of the Berlin-based company.
New look for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
39 Nobel Laureates and 600 young scientists across 84 different nations come together this week for the prestigious Lindau meeting. This year’s focus: medicine and physiology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Focus on biomaterials
About 200 bioeconomy experts met in Cologne to discuss the newest developments regarding biomaterials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.