30.11.2017 News
Chemistry Animals Biodiversity
Acidic oceans destroy mussel shells
According to researchers in Kiel, the increasing acidification of the oceans cause growing problems for mussels when developing their shells.
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01.11.2017 Product
Consumables Microorganisms
Diapers
A baby or toddler "produces" up to ten full diapers a day. Not only parents can imagine the huge mountains of rubbish.
04.12.2017 News
Chemistry unspecific Energy technologies
Mapping European biorefineries
According to a recent study, there are 224 biorefineries online in Europe. The platforms differ by region, depending on the available resources.
07.12.2017 News
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Greentech start-ups looking for investors
17 green start-ups were competing for potential investors in Berlin. Biobased plastic produced in Sweden and a map for air quality developed in Munich convinced the panel.
12.12.2017 News
Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Nanotechnology allows for larger 3D structures
A new technique enables Hendrik Dietz at TU Munich to build DNA origami structures the size of viruses, while also reducing the cost of production substantially.
18.12.2017 News
Food Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Bioengineering improves photosynthesis
Biochemists in Munich managed to improve the photosynthesis process by generating the Rubisco enzyme in a bacterial host. This could also boost future crop yields.
15.12.2017 Success story
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Calculating the best conditions for cell factories
Microbes require optimised conditions in order to grow efficiently. To this end, Hamburg-based bioprocess engineers are developing smart computer models.
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15.12.2017 Product
Textiles Plants
T-Shirt
Wood has many different properties. There are obviously no limits to new ideas for products and areas of application. This is demonstrated by a young company from Wuppertal.
19.12.2017 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Transforming plants into bio-factories
Molecular plant physiologists in Golm managed to engineer the chloroplast DNA of the tobacco plant. Via horizontal gene transfer they were able to produce the carotenoid astaxanthin.
27.12.2017 News
Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
3D skin models to reduce allergens
Researchers at the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences and BRAIN AG develop new three-dimensional skin models. These allow for more realistic screenings for health care and cosmetics.
22.12.2017 Success story
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
More variety for rapeseed fields
Rapeseed is an important oilseed, however, it is genetically impoverished. Thus, 14 project partners from industry and science have developed rapeseed lines with additional features.
21.12.2017 News
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Visions in bioeconomy
Students from all over the globe are invited to present new ideas for a biobased economy as part of an art competition. The winners will be exhibited at the global summit in Berlin.
02.01.2018 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Knowing when and where to grow
Plants have several strategies to receive sufficient light. Now, Biologists from Tübingen University demonstrate that plants can choose between alternative responses to competition.
04.01.2018 News
Construction Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
More than mash: paints from potatoes
Fraunhofer researcher from Potsdam and Stuttgart develop new paints and varnishes based on potato starch. A special chemical process is optimising the starch for this application.
05.01.2018 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Teething plants
According to Bonner botanists many more plants than previously thought use calcium phosphate, a component of teeth and bones, to strengthen their defensive hairs and thorns.
09.01.2018 News
Consumables unspecific Chemistry
Computer mouse made of sugar cane
Yoghurt cups and water bottles made from polylactic acid are en vogue. Material scientists in Hannover have developed a computer mouse housing material based on sugar cane.
11.01.2018 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Genome of European Beech deciphered
Researchers at the Senckenberg research institute decoded the genome of the European Beech. The new genetic information will allow for targeted breeding of stress tolerant trees.
11.01.2018 News
Food Animals Nutritional sciences
EU paves way for insect-derived food
Since January 2018, insect-derived food can be commercialised according to the rules of the new Novel Food Legislation.
16.02.2018 Studies and statistics
unspecific Plants Agriculture sciences
FiBL and IFOAM (2018): The World of Organic Agriculture
The ‘Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL‘ and ‘IFOAM - Organics International‘ presented the latest edition of the study ‘The World of Organic Agriculture‘ at BIOFACH, the world's leading trade fair for organic food.
10.04.2018 News
Consumables Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
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.