Scientists Make Rice and Wheat More Nutritious With Vitamin A
Millions of people around the world don't get enough vitamin A, which is important for healthy eyes and immune systems. Scientists discovered that rice and …
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Scientists Learn to Edit Probiotic Bacteria for Better Health Benefits
Researchers have figured out how to safely edit the genes of Bifidobacterium lactis, a popular probiotic bacteria found in yogurt and supplements. By using a …
Read MoreNew mRNA Design Could Help Treat Aging and Weight Gain
Scientists discovered that changing the design of messenger RNA (mRNA) medicines—specifically the instruction manual's opening section—makes them work better …
Read MoreNew Virus Delivery Method Makes Chickens Grow Bigger, Faster
Scientists discovered a new way to help chickens grow larger and stronger using a modified virus that delivers a natural growth hormone called IGF-1. Instead …
Read MoreScientists Engineer Yeast to Make Vitamin D from Citrus Peels
Researchers have genetically modified baker's yeast to produce much higher levels of ergosterol, a compound that becomes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. In …
Read MoreScientists Make Probiotics Safer Using New Gene-Editing Technology
Researchers developed a new way to edit the genes of popular probiotic bacteria (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Levilactobacillus brevis) to make them safer …
Read MoreScientists Create a New On-Off Switch for Algae-Based Medicine Production
Researchers discovered a way to control how hard tiny algae cells work using vitamin B12 as a switch. These algae, called Phaeodactylum tricornutum, are being …
Read MoreScientists Grow a Heart-Health Compound in Tomatoes and Tobacco
Researchers have successfully engineered tomato and tobacco plants to produce diosmin, a natural compound commonly used in dietary supplements to support …
Read MoreScientists Engineer Bacteria to Make Eco-Friendly Plastic Materials
Researchers have created a special type of bacteria that can produce a useful chemical called 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) more efficiently and sustainably. …
Read MoreWhy One Gene Matters for Probiotic Bacteria to Work
Scientists discovered that a specific gene called yycF is like the control center for helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri. When researchers removed …
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