How Synthetic Biology Can Improve Agricultureby Rachel MuenzThe Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology is the first synthetic biology research institute dedicated to agriculture
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NewsTeam Undertakes Study of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Chalcogenidesby Tsinghua University PressImportant biomedical application, including biosensing
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NewsBuilding a Better Biosensor Polymerby King Abdullah University of Science & TechnologyConquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to better biosensors
NewsBiosensors Monitor Plant Well-Being in Real Timeby Linköping UniversityNew sensors make it possible to monitor sugar levels in real time deep in the plant tissues—something that has previously been impossible
NewsA Novel Quantitative Method to Assess the Safety of Foodby Chung-Ang UniversityScientists from Korea develop an effective yet simple strategy to quantify histamine levels in fish samples
NewsResearch Aims to Help Astronauts Grow Veggies Better in Spaceby University of IllinoisChemical and biomolecular engineering professor will be researching ways astronauts can grow their own fresh vegetables more efficiently while they are on missions
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