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Reducing the cost of growth factors in cell culture media could have a big impact on the future of lab-grown meat. New research from the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) in the inaugural issue of Cell Reports Sustainability shows how this could be accomplished. Read the research here: https://hubs.li/Q02k05lR0 And read a preview, which discusses further approaches, here: https://hubs.li/Q02k03110

Plant science is essential for improving crop yields and securing food sources. RNA-seq offers a powerful tool for plant scientists to explore plant transcriptomes, thereby allowing them to gain a better understanding of plant responses to stress and environmental changes. It has been widely used in plant science, driving advancements to meet the demands of a growing population. Click here for further information：https://lnkd.in/e3-ETrXM

Do you know what’s in your salad 🥗? Of the 26,000 biomolecules found in the plants we eat, most are still unidentified, and their health effects generally unknown. Understanding these biomolecules is the goal of The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) and it becomes even more important as climate change reduces available nutrients in some crops. Read about this groundbreaking work that will change the way we approach human health: https://lnkd.in/ehBNiXwd Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Follow my colleague Guy Auclair as he explains the importance of reference materials and how clinical reference materials are produced at the JRC Geel site. #Science4policy, #jrc, #metrology, #referencematerials

Science of measurement is in the spotlight of #erasmusmaris conference today!   From blood samples, to pesticides residues in our food or microplastics in water, the quality of measurements is key in our daily life.    ❓ But how to know that our measurement results are correct and reliable ❓   #DYK that EU Science, Research and Innovation is one of the major developers and producers of reference materials in the world?   ➡ Reference materials are reliable quality assurance tools that improve confidence in test results obtained by laboratories! Salla Saastamoinen Antje Collowald Francesca Falchi Marie-Helen Karspeck, MBA Robert Koeber Hakan Emteborg ciaran nicholl Sandra Caldeira Catherine Simoneau Magdalena Stepien Eva Åhs Lopez Vanya Uzunova Arantza Respaldiza PhD #Science4policy

Make sure to join us at #Microbe2024 to see our homogenizer in action, Booth #1123! Metagenomics research, extends beyond human health into both environmental and agricultural fields of study to help researchers improve host-microbe interactions. Upgrading your rotor-stator homogenizer? Read our blog addressing recent FAQs and other considerations in choosing a homogenizer. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. http://ms.spr.ly/6044YwKHA

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Stay up-to-date on the latest in plant and alternative proteins research from expert researchers like Amy Rowat, professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, who will be presenting "Towards Scalable Processes for Culturing Meat". Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpkSAX4s #altproteins #plantproteins #plantproteinresearch #proteinresearch #culturedmeat #scalableprocesses

Over a thousand scientists and Nobel Laureates have signed an appeal, urging members of the European Parliament to support New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the upcoming parliamentary decisions. The scientists highlight that NGTs, including genome editing, are an important tool in the plant breeders’ toolbox 🛠️ 🌡️ During climate crisis, they provide us a faster alternative of developing varieties better tolerant to drought or increasing temperatures 🔬 They enable targeted editing and development of crops with improved resistance to pests or diseases, thereby reducing the use of chemical plant protection, in alignment with EU’s #FarmtoFork strategy 🚀 Recognizing the fast global development of the sector, innovation and scientific progress is essential for the competitiveness of the European economy The signatories assert that the Commission’s draft legislation would contribute to our pursuit of a “more resilient, environmentally conscious, and food-secure future” 🌱🌍. Find the letter here: https://ow.ly/4gRQ50QstZ8 #LetsTalkBreeding #EUFarmtoFork #EUGreenDeal

"That is the tip of the iceberg." We are taking a look back at this episode of Breakthrough Economy between host Jennifer Rogers and guest Jennifer Doudna, Co-Founder of CRISPR, in which they discussed the role CRISPR plays in the biotech sector in the future —from agriculture to immunotherapies and beyond. 🧬 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT6-yN5z

A little #ThrowbackThursday on plant-microbe modeling - and how it helps farming outcomes 🌾 💡 Back in 2018 during her research fellowship with CEPLAS - Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences at the University of Cologne, CinSOIL CTO Antonella Succurro, PhD published a short outreach article (with video!) about her research on the dynamic relationship between plants and bacteria, focused on metabolic and symbiotic interaction. ⤵️ Bacteria play a vital role in helping plants get nutrients. 🌱 Sometimes, plants and bacteria have special relationships - like legumes creating "little homes" in their roots for bacteria, which "pay rent" by providing the plant with nitrogen. The full picture is of course complex. 💻 Computational methods can help to create models to understand how bacteria behave in different situations. 🔬 By understanding plant-microbe metabolic interactions, it is possible to create bacteria cocktails 🍸 which help plants grow better 💪🏼 in real farming conditions. ▶️ Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eP_zy3Sd ➡️ Read the whole outreach article here: https://lnkd.in/ehF4_qKg #Research #Symbiosis #Ecosystem #Environment