09.12.2019 News
Textiles Waste Materials sciences
New textiles from old fibers
In the DiTex pilot project, a research team is focusing on recycling fabric fibers and on intelligent labels.
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12.12.2019 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bacteria adapted to feed on CO2
Bioengineers have reprogrammed E. coli bacteria so that they can use CO2 as a carbon source.
04.12.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Agriculture sciences
Clariant: Cosmetics from roots
Clariant has secured access to a unique technology through a strategic partnership with Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT): The French company extracts certain plant ingredients from roots.
17.12.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Fungus supplies herb with active substance
The Tatarinow's aster is well-known for its medicinal properties. However, a recent study shows it is a special fungus which produces the sought-after active ingredient astin.
16.12.2019 News
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Bioplastics on the rise
Consumer demand for environmentally friendly products is growing: by 2024 this will lead to a global increase in bioplastics production of more than 15%, a recent market analysis by European Bioplastics shows.
06.12.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
Call for new rules for GMOs
Science academies and the German Research Foundation are urging EU legislators to reconsider the regulation for genetically modified organisms.
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Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Networking for the bioeconomy
For Birgit Lewandowski, uniting technology and sustainability is a matter close to her heart. On the board of the Biotechnologie-Förderverein IBB, the landscape ecologist with Viennese charm wants to establish a strong network for the bioeconomy.
13.12.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
Sweet potatoes raise alarm with fragrance
When insects attack, certain varieties of sweet potatoes release a fragrance that causes neighboring plants to start defending themselves.
16.12.2019 Success story
Agriculture and forestry Animals Agriculture sciences
How climate change impacts fish species
Partners from research and industry are working together to develop a warning system to prepare European fisheries and aquaculture for the consequences of climate change. It is intended to identify changes in endangered species at an early stage.
07.01.2020 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Low cost production of pheromones
Pheromones are an effective weapon against plant pests, but their production is expensive. A European research team now wants to produce these messenger substances through biotechnology.
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Bio building bricks
Lego bricks are still made of plastic, which consumes a lot of oil. However, there has been a recent change in thinking. In addition to manufacturing products from bio plastics, by-products accrued from the wood industry are gaining in importance as a basic raw material for toy manufacturers.
10.04.2024 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Alliance of microalgae and bacteria
Researchers from Jena have investigated a community of bacteria and microalgae and discovered how they jointly contribute to climate protection.
28.04.2024 Success story
Agriculture and forestry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology
Methane-reducing feed additives for livestock
As part of the ClimateCow project, researchers in Munich are developing a new type of feed additive for cattle in order to reduce the animals' methane emissions.
24.04.2024 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Tapping into the potential of salt-tolerant plants
As part of the European research project Aquacombine, partners from six countries are demonstrating the potential that halophytes such as samphire have for the bioeconomy.
12.04.2024 News
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AI language model generates map of bioeconomy companies
A BMBF-funded research team has trained a language model with web texts from 680,000 German companies and has identified and localised those with bioeconomy activities.
17.04.2024 News
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Bioeconomy at the Hannover Messe
The world's largest industrial trade fair starts in Hanover on 22 April. The focus will be on technologies for sustainable production. The "Bioeconomy Showcase" in the Future Hub in Hall 2 offers a platform for bio-based innovations.
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07.05.2024 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
“Uncovering the key signals of plants under water stress”
Christine Ziegler is researching how plants perceive water stress and the underlying mechanisms. The biophysicist was awarded the Synergy Grant by the European Research Council in 2023.
22.04.2024 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
Reference genome for Arabica coffee available online
An international research team involving the University of Leipzig and the food company Nestlé has developed a database to better identify and breed climate-resistant coffee plants.
18.04.2024 News
Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Thinking big with smart bioprocess technology
Smart models, sophisticated measurement technology and automated workflows: At the BioProScale conference in Berlin, stakeholders from science and industry exchanged views on the most important trends in industrial biotech production.
02.05.2024 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Major agricultural study: diversity in agriculture pays off
A global study led by the Universities of Hohenheim and Copenhagen shows that diversified agriculture not only benefits biodiversity, but also contributes to food security.