A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that exposure to a mixture of synthetic chemicals found widely in the environment alters several critical biological processes, including the metabolism of fats and amino acids, in both children and young adults. The disruption of these biological processes is connected to an increased risk of a very broad range of diseases.

Ginger has a reputation for stimulating the immune system. New results from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich now support this thesis. In laboratory tests, small amounts of a pungent ginger constituent put white blood cells on heightened alert.

The mega biomanufacturing facility will cater to the growing demand for biologic materials and is part of the company’s 650-million-dollar multi-year investment strategy which aims to expand its bioprocessing production capabilities.

Researchers develop a method to estimate the age of microplastics in the ocean, and find that offshore microplastics can range from 1 to 3 years old while nearshore microplastics can range from 0 to 5 years old.

Led by the Mc Gill University, a group of researchers conducted a study in which different techniques such as whole gene sequencing, gene-editing, and electron microscopy were combined to better understand color variations and patterning in the skin shed by ball pythons bred in captivity.

Hamilton has introduced the latest improvements to its Visiferm and Visitrace optical dissolved oxygen sensors. Visiferm RS485 sensors feature new electronics, 80 % reduction in calibration frequency, 50 % better robustness and supply security for the next decade while Visitrace is designed specifically to measure trace levels of oxygen.

Special cells in giant clams shift the wavelength of light to protect them from UV radiation and increase the photosynthetic activity of their symbionts, show research from Kaust—originally intended as a photonics investigation.

Ørsted and the world leader in nature conservation WWF have entered into a global partnership to advance offshore wind deployment for improving ocean biodiversity. The partnership will also drive a fundamental change in the way integrated action is being taken on climate and biodiversity.

Polyethylene has a number of advantageous properties, but biodegradability is not one of them. A team of researchers has now developed a plastic which has similar thermoplastic properties to polyethylene but is also biodegradable.

Researchers have reported a chitosan-based coating that helps to keep avocados fresh for a longer period of time. They have also developed an imaging technique which helps to predict the shelf life of these fruits.