Fluidic Analytics has raised $ 31 million to continue developing its transformational products for characterising proteins and their behaviour. The proceeds of the financing will be used to continue the commercial roll-out of the company’s lab-tools pipeline and to develop further high-value clinical applications of its technology. read...
Researchers from Cirad and Inra recently showed that inactivating a gene leads to a three-fold increase in recombination in crops such as rice, pea and tomato. The gene RECQ4 inhibits the exchange of genetic material via recombination (crossover) during the sexual reproduction process in crops. This discover, could speed up plant breeding and development of varieties better suited to specific environmental conditions such as disease resistance, adaptation to climate change. read...
Nestlé Health Science celebrated the inauguration of its new Product Technology Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility in Bridgewater, USA. The event marks the completion of a three-year, $ 70 million investment to establish a global research and development hub. read...
In the first ever international review of studies analysing whether being an early riser or a night owl can influence your health, researchers have uncovered a growing body of evidence indicating an increased risk of ill health in people with an evening preference as they have more erratic eating patterns and consume more unhealthy foods. read...
