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Crystal Growth That Is Out Of This World

To better understand the effect of zero gravity on protein crystal growth, researchers are growing crystals onboard the International Space Station.

In the Lab

What Basket Weaving Teaches Us About Spin Liquids

Atoms in spin liquids take the form of a kagome lattice structure, named after a Japanese basket weaving technique.

Health

Have Your Seaweed (And Drink It, Too)

The National University of Singapore is collaborating with a food manufacturer on food and drink products made from eucheuma, a type of seaweed with an array of health benefits.

Academia

Cambodia And Belgium Strengthen Ties Through Agro-Food Partnership

Universities and partner institutions in Europe and Southeast Asia are partnering on the Erasmus Plus program to further knowledge in agriculture, food science and technology.

In the Lab

The Electrifying Effect Of Astrocytes On Depression

The benefits of stimulating the brain with an electrical current to reduce depressive symptoms come from its effects on astrocytes, not neurons.

In the Lab

Probiotics Reduce Food Allergy Symptoms In Mice

A protein found in a common probiotic has been found to reduce the effects of egg allergy in mice, opening up possibilities for therapeutic applications.

In the Lab

Gene Linked To Autism Found

Researchers have identified that the PX-RICS gene is responsible for autism found in more than half of patients with Jacobsen syndrome.

Pharma

Huawei and WuXi AppTec Collaborate On Precision Medicine Cloud Platform

This strategic alliance will put a population genomics system on the cloud to support the delivery of China’s Precision Medicine Initiative.

In the Lab

This Gene Helps Plants “Breathe” At Night

In plants, the AOR gene protects against toxic byproducts of nighttime respiration—and could be used to help plants grow in stressful environments.

In the Lab

Crystal Growth That Is Out Of This World

To better understand the effect of zero gravity on protein crystal growth, researchers are growing crystals onboard the International Space Station.

In the Lab

What Basket Weaving Teaches Us About Spin Liquids

Atoms in spin liquids take the form of a kagome lattice structure, named after a Japanese basket weaving technique.

Health

Have Your Seaweed (And Drink It, Too)

The National University of Singapore is collaborating with a food manufacturer on food and drink products made from eucheuma, a type of seaweed with an array of health benefits.

Academia

Cambodia And Belgium Strengthen Ties Through Agro-Food Partnership

Universities and partner institutions in Europe and Southeast Asia are partnering on the Erasmus Plus program to further knowledge in agriculture, food science and technology.

In the Lab

The Electrifying Effect Of Astrocytes On Depression

The benefits of stimulating the brain with an electrical current to reduce depressive symptoms come from its effects on astrocytes, not neurons.

In the Lab

Probiotics Reduce Food Allergy Symptoms In Mice

A protein found in a common probiotic has been found to reduce the effects of egg allergy in mice, opening up possibilities for therapeutic applications.

In the Lab

Gene Linked To Autism Found

Researchers have identified that the PX-RICS gene is responsible for autism found in more than half of patients with Jacobsen syndrome.

Pharma

Huawei and WuXi AppTec Collaborate On Precision Medicine Cloud Platform

This strategic alliance will put a population genomics system on the cloud to support the delivery of China’s Precision Medicine Initiative.

In the Lab

This Gene Helps Plants “Breathe” At Night

In plants, the AOR gene protects against toxic byproducts of nighttime respiration—and could be used to help plants grow in stressful environments.

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