Biotechnology

Researchers cultivate archaea that break down crude oil in novel

The seafloor is home to around one-third of all the microorganisms on the Earth and
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Scientists uncover cellular process behind oxygen production

Take a deep breath. Now take nine more. According to new research, the amount of
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Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, study finds

Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led
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Genome editing technology will advance Nigeria’s food production —Dr Gidado

As Nigeria continues its quest to get a lasting solution towards achieving food security, the
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Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk

Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger
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Boosting the body’s anti-viral immune response may eliminate aging cells

Aging, or senescent cells, which stop dividing but don’t die, can accumulate in the body
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Designing More Useful Bacteria

In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, researchers have modified a strain
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How third HIV patient was cured after stem cell transplantation

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of severe blood cancers is the only medical
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Mature “Lab Grown” Neurons Hold Promise for Neurodegenerative Diseases Like

Researchers pushed the age limit of human neurons further than previously possible. A team of
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BioNTech starts human trial to test malaria vaccine

BERLIN, Dec 23 (Reuters) – BioNTech (22UAy.DE) on Friday initiated an early-stage study to evaluate its experimental
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