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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Jul 5th, 2008
Almonds. Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut [...]
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Jul 4th, 2008
Climate change is expected to exacerbate drought events throughout the world, resulting in large-scale ecosystem alteration and failure of drought-sensitive crops. In addition, periods of drought vary from year to year in severity and length, making it difficult for plants to adapt to more severe conditions. Many modern varieties of potatoes are considered [...]
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Jul 3rd, 2008
Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age.
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Jun 26th, 2008
The world’s leading expert on the opium poppy has joined forces with researchers working on another infamous drug-producing plant—cannabis—in hopes of finding new uses for the much-maligned sources of heroin and marijuana.
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 7th, 2008
The draft genome of the transgenic tropical fruit tree papaya (Carica papaya Linnaeus)
The draft genome of the transgenic tropical fruit tree papaya (: Carica papaya: Linnaeus) : Abstract : Nature
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 2nd, 2008
A trial cultivation of genetically modified pine trees in the open has shown no demonstrable risk to the environment, says research agency Scion.
GM pines cleared of risk to the environment - 02 May 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 1st, 2008
Compounds from oilseeds could be used to make plastics and other products. Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into ‘biofactories’ capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Apr 26th, 2008
Genetic modification (GM) is a revolutionary technology that allows scientists to transfer genes from one organism to another to improve the product. (more…)
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Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Apr 26th, 2008
Bioplastics are biodegradable and can be made from a wide range of different plants. In the future genetically modified plants will need less water and reduce the costs. Bioplastics has the potential to reduce the petroleum consumption for plastic by 15 to 20 percent in 2025. Improved technical properties and innovations open new markets and [...]
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Apr 26th, 2008
Here at denialism blog, we’ve written a bit about so-called Morgellons syndrome. Every once in a while, when I tire of sanity, I scan the news for more Morgellons madness, and when it comes to madness, Mike Adams never disappoints.
In his latest foray into paranoid idiocy, he tries to link this non-existent [...]