A study showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification systems do not sufficiently acknowledge the ...

Plants know how to defend themselves against pathogenic microorganisms. In turn, pathogens have sensors to detect such defense mechanisms. What happens when plant and pathogen are locked in that duel?

Nankai University researchers have found that plant leaves can directly absorb microplastics (MPs) from the atmosphere, ...

In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists has captured the first live images. In a groundbreaking study, researchers ...

The US will investigate the impact of semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports on national security. Read more at ...

Brands like Pangaia, Lululemon and Unifi are tapping microbes castor beans and biotech to reengineer apparel without petroleum.

Explore the growing trend of plant-based leather, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials in the ...

A recent study showcases the power of CRISPR gene editing to significantly boost the production of resveratrol, a ...

Applied physics is the study of physics for a practical purpose, as opposed to physics motived solely for an improved fundamental understanding. This includes technological advances such as the ...

Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University ...

Roots are responsible for transporting water and nutrients during plant growth and development, and they can take in water and nutrients from the soil to meet the demands of the plant and enhance its ...

In addition, drought alters soil physicochemical properties and beneficial microbiota which are critical for plant survival. Recent reports have shown that climate change is increasing the occurrence ...