The scientists suggested analyzing the structure of photonic crystals using optical diffraction method, that is, by looking at the light pattern generated while the sample is exposed to a laser beam

“With the world’s population set to reach more than nine billion by 2050, we need to intensify our efforts in breeding new cereals and other food plants with improvements in yield, quality, and disease resistance," professor says

Laura Johnson of New Mexico State University is studying plant growth, fruit yield, and quality

Approach could lower cost and eliminate need for antibiotics during biofuel production

"We need to keep a closer eye on the status of existing pathogens, otherwise our billion-dollar agriculture export industry is at risk," professor says

The discovery is a concern because alterations can affect the gut’s ability to metabolize sugars and peptides, processes that are vital for honeybee health

A group of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers in Germany report using 3-D direct laser writing based on two-photon polymerization as a tool to fabricate custom-made probes for atomic force microscopy (AFM).

Determining who is responsible for cleaning up the waste could also lead to political disputes not considered before

Translating biological assays into market-ready products that deliver ‘sample to answer’ from 15 minutes

Lactic acid bacteria can enhance product attributes, or cause them to be recalled or discarded due to spoilage, depending on how well it is controlled