Jul 07 2011

Biofuel Enzyme in Hot Water

Tag: Biotech,Green Science,Renewable EnergyTim Wall @ 7:10 pm
Bioprospectors discover a hot spring microbe that uses an extreme heat-tolerant enzyme to break down cellulose.

May 16 2011

Jet Biofuel Not Always Cleaner Than Fossil Fuels

When it comes to diluting fossil fuel with bio-alternatives, some biofuel crops are as black as coal.

Mar 01 2011

Belly Up to the Biofuel Bar

The bacteria-loaded waste products of beer manufacturing have much to offer.

Feb 22 2011

Agave: Not Just for Tequila Anymore

The desert agave plant has all the makings for a smooth biofuel.

Jan 18 2011

Citrus Fruit Gets Paternity Test

Tag: Biodiversity,Biotech,Feedblog,Food,Food Unwrapped,TreesTim Wall @ 9:26 pm
The citrus family tree is in full bloom.

Dec 30 2010

Engineered Yeast Improves Biofuel Production

Modifying yeast eating habits could lead to improved ethanol production.

Nov 05 2010

Mother of All Science Fairs Kicks Off

Tag: Bacteria,Biotech,Engineering,GenesEric Niiler @ 11:00 am
Tiny bacteria are a big deal at this weekend's biotech smackdown, the iGEM competition.

Oct 14 2010

First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Begins

Tag: Biotech,Modern Medicine,Stem CellsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:50 pm
The landmark trial could one day lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Oct 14 2010

First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Begins

Tag: Biotech,Modern Medicine,Stem CellsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:50 pm
The landmark trial could one day lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Sep 24 2010

Hawaii’s Great Hydrogen Fuel Experiment

Tag: Biotech,Energy,Green ScienceZahra Hirji @ 2:12 am
Hawaii's Gas Company is teaming up with General Motors to install a hydrogen fuel energy system across the island of Oahu.

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