Tuesday, 30-06-2026 | 08:42
Soil organic carbon (OC) sequestration is presumed to rely to a large extent on microbial transformation of plant residues into microbial necromass. Necromass formation, however, represents only one pathway by which microorganisms contribute to soil organic matter, while OC released through metabolism is often neglected. Using a dynamic modeling approach, we show that exudates and waste products contribute about equally to bacterially derived OC inputs to soil with median contributions of 10% each
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Tuesday, 30-06-2026 | 01:40
Researchers led by Professor Akitsu Hotta from the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CIRA), Kyoto University, have developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate the safety of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing therapies. The approach combines computer-based predictions, laboratory validation, and whole-genome analysis to identify both intended and unintended genetic changes.
Tuesday, 30-06-2026 | 01:42
Soil organic carbon (OC) sequestration is presumed to rely to a large extent on microbial transformation of plant residues into microbial necromass. Necromass formation, however, represents only one pathway by which microorganisms contribute to soil organic matter, while OC released through metabolism is often neglected. Using a dynamic modeling approach, we show that exudates and waste products contribute about equally to bacterially derived OC inputs to soil with median contributions of 10% each
Tuesday, 30-06-2026 | 01:41
The global agricultural landscape is shifting, and the Asia-Pacific region is commanding center stage. According to the report ISAAA Brief 57: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2024, Asia has officially become a powerhouse, accounting for nearly 10% of global biotech crop plantings in 2024, with 20.81 million hectares under cultivation. Driven by nine pioneering countries, the region is demonstrating an aggressive growth trajectory.




















