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🪰 𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐩 Have you seen this impressing neuronal wiring diagram? 👇 AI and human expertise have combined forces to generate a map of all the connections in the fly brain. 🧠 This groundbreaking achievement, known as the #FlyWire connectome, is the first complete wiring diagram of the adult Drosophila melanogaster brain. 📌 Researchers from Princeton University have mapped over 140,000 neurons and more than 50 million synapses, with a focus on the visual system. 🔬 Using high-resolution electron microscopy, the FlyWire team has created a valuable resource accessible through the Connectome Data Explorer (Codex). This tool is already being utilized by experimentalists and theorists to deepen our understanding of neural circuits in the fly and beyond. https://lnkd.in/eYsrmX-H ------------------ 📩 Get more innovation & science news subscribing to our newsletter - out every two weeks: https://lnkd.in/dRpbw6t9 #neuroscience #neurology #innovation #science #brainmapping #research #innovationscouting Image: Princeton University

The world of #plastics is undergoing a sustainable transformation, and bio-based alternatives are leading the charge!  🌱 Derived from innovative resources as alternatives to petroleum, these new materials offer eco-friendly solutions to the plastic pollution problem. Here are the top 5 trends driving the future of #bioplastics in 2024. 📈⬇️ 🔍 To dive deeper on the topic and the emerging companies leading this revolution, check our dedicated publication: https://lnkd.in/e_FH_rNX #Biotechnology #NewMaterials #CircularEconomy #Innovation #GreenTech #Startups #BioBasedMaterials #Linknovate #InnovationScouting #TechScouting #Circularity #Sustainability

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Did you know about this trend in #bioplastics? ⬇️ 🌿 Organic waste is being transformed into bioplastics! This trend focuses on converting food waste, agricultural byproducts, and other organic materials into biodegradable plastics, pushing forward #circular #economy goals. With growing public funding from European institutions, here are some innovative companies leading the way: 🍃 Bio2Coat Natural Preservation Technology: A spin-off of the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya creating edible and biodegradable coatings from agricultural waste to replace plastic packaging, especially in the food industry. 🔬 VEnvirotech Biotechnology: A Catalan company using bacteria to convert organic waste into biodegradable #PHA #bioplastics for packaging, agriculture, and medical uses. ⚗️ traceless materials: Transforming agricultural residues into fully biodegradable plastics. They recently raised €36M in Series A and partnered with Mondi Group for sustainable packaging. 🌾 BIO ON: An Italian company producing PHA bioplastics from #agricultural #waste, with applications across packaging, cosmetics, and biomedical sectors. These are just some of the growing companies reshaping the future of sustainable materials! 🌱💡 🔍 Discover more #trends & #startups in bioplastics in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/e_FH_rNX #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Bioplastics #GreenTech #OrganicWaste #Linknovate #StartupInnovation #BioTech #InnovationScouting

5️⃣ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 5️⃣ We made a quick research on #startups linked to #funding & #innovation news. Here's the 5 companies of the month, by sector: 🔬 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Abolis Biotechnologies just secured €35M in funding from a consortium of international investors, including BOLD, the venture fund of L’Oréal, to deliver eco-friendly microbial ingredients to industries like cosmetics, food, and healthcare. 🪐 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: German startup Dcubed is propelling in-space manufacturing into the spotlight with a fresh €4.4M Series A funding round to scale production of satellite actuators. 🧀 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: Formo, known for its animal-free cheese made with koji-based whey protein, has secured $61M in Series B funding, bringing its total to $115.3M 🌿 𝐁𝐢𝐨-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡: UK startup Notpla just secured £20M (€23.8M) in series A funding to develop scalable materials from seaweeds and plants for sustainable packaging. 🔃 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: German startup Novocarbo just raised €25M to ramp up its network of Carbon Removal Parks, aiming to build up to 200 by 2033. These parks aim to capture CO2, generate renewable energy, and produce sustainable materials. ------------------------------------------- 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter to get more investment & innovation news: https://lnkd.in/dRpbw6t9 📅 ...or book a demo with us to try out our innovation scouting platform: https://lnkd.in/djxM29Q2 #innovationscouting #techscouting #Linknovate #tech #biotech #foodtech #spacetech #carbonremoval #newmaterials Image: Notpla

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫! 🥬💪 🔬 Scientists at Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas, IBMCP (UPV - CSIC) have created a bio-fortified lettuce which packs 30 times more beta-carotene than regular lettuce - a 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘢! 🏋 🟡 The team found a way to boost nutrients without messing with photosynthesis, resulting in vibrant yellow leaves and a major nutritional upgrade. 🥗 Soon, you could be getting way more antioxidants from your salads—without even trying! 📩 Discover more innovation news subscribing to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dRpbw6t9 #biotech #biotechnology #biofortification #innovation #CSIC #UPV #Linknovate #InnovationScouting Image source: Morelli et al.

The Future of Plastics is Green! 🌱 Discover Top Trends & Startups in Sustainable Bioplastics The world is shifting towards greener solutions, and the plastics industry is no exception. Sustainable #bioplastics are leading the charge, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials. 📈 We delved into the key #trends shaping this exciting field and highlight innovative #startups making a difference. From algae-based plastics to lignin-based materials, there's a growing range of sustainable options emerging. ➡️ Check them all in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/e_FH_rNX or ➡️ Download our free report on bioplastics for more insights & news on this topic: https://lnkd.in/dgdFqgjq #innovation #innovationscouting #innovationtrends #biobasedplastics #sustainability #newmaterials #Linknovate #biotech #circularproduction #circulareconomy

🌍 Top 5 Trends in Sustainable Bioplastics: Discover the Startups Leading the Way 🌱 The future of plastics is transforming! Bio-based plastics, derived from renewable resources, are rapidly gaining traction as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials. 📈 Innovation is booming, and startups are at the forefront, driving breakthroughs in eco-friendly solutions. In our latest blog post, we explore #bioplastics made from: 1️⃣ Algae 🌊 2️⃣ Lignin 🪵 3️⃣ Organic waste ♻️ 4️⃣ Starch 🌾 5️⃣ CO2 🌬️ Learn how companies like Kelpi, Fairbrics, traceless materials, Lignin Industries AB, and Newlight Technologies, Inc. / AIRCARBON are shaping the future of this industry. Read the full blog post to explore the trends and key players behind the bioplastics revolution! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_FH_rNX #biobasedplastics #sustainability #biotech #newmaterials #startups #innovation #Linknovate #circulareconomy #circularproduction

Double update alert 📢❗🚨 🚀 We’ve rolled out TWO exciting improvements to make your innovation scouting even better! What's new: 1️⃣ Sleek Redesign for InnoBits Our monitoring section has a fresh new look and enhanced functionality to make exploring innovations smoother and more intuitive! 🧭✨ 2️⃣ AI-Powered Summaries in Weekly Emails Monday emails just got smarter! Now, each alert will come with an AI-powered summary to quickly highlight key insights from your searches.💡🤖 Stay ahead of the curve with these updates! 📈 🔎 Ask a demo to check all the new features together: https://lnkd.in/djxM29Q2 #InnovationScouting #generativeAI #Linknovate #ScoutingSimplified

🦠 Can we eat plastic-eating bacteria? 🦠 🍽 Research into plastic-eating #microbes has taken off in recent years, and now scientists are exploring a surprising new use: turning them into food. 🧪 A recent project backed by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is investigating on whether bacteria that break down #plastic #waste can be converted into something edible. While it sounds a bit wild, early results are promising. ♻️ The microbes are being tested for safety, but there’s still a hurdle—getting people past the "ick" factor of eating something that comes from plastic. If successful, it could be a game-changer for both waste management and food supply, especially in emergencies. ➡️ Learn more about the latest science news: https://lnkd.in/dRpbw6t9 #science #wastemanagement #foodtech #biotech #recycle #circulareconomy #sustainability #Linknovate