Every time a eukaryotic cell divides, it faces a monumental challenge: It must carefully duplicate and divide its genetic material (chromosomes) equally, and then rebuild the nuclear envelope around ...

The new prime editors are about as efficient as their predecessors but make up to 60-fold fewer ‘indel’ mistakes.

A new study led by Stephen Withers from the University of British Columbia introduces a technique for engineering much more efficient enzymes. He and his team created a genetically modified enzyme ...

Could microbes become “factories” of biodegradable plastics? AI generated image. Plastic is everywhere on Earth. Inside me, inside you, in the deepest ocean trenches and the highest mountain peaks. We ...

Glucose oxidase is a clean label ingredient that improves dough handling, bread quality and product stability.

This means that when you buy a compostable bag in India, there's an 85% chance it will end up in a regular garbage dump or landfill where it behaves exactly like a plastic bag -- taking years to break ...

Microbiologist Thomas Brock found that an enzyme from Yellowstone’s hot springs can be used in genetic tests.

A new study by Duke University has revealed that pancreatic alpha cells can produce the diabetes-controlling hormone GLP-1. Published in the journal Science Advances, the research found that when ...

Scientists have recently discovered a unique bacteria capable of consuming plastic on a large scale. This significant breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the way we handle plastic pollution, ...

Unclogging a kitchen or bathroom sink doesn't automatically warrant a call to the plumber. Before you try breaking up the blockage yourself, however, consider these best practices to prevent damaging ...

Plastic waste has become one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. As consumption grows and waste streams expand, the question isn't just how to clean up our mess, but how to redesign ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): This Navratri, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a green initiative to transform ritual waste from Durga pandals and temples into eco-friendly products. Every ...