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“Living Drug Factories” Might Treat Diabetes And Other Diseases
One promising way to treat diabetes is with transplanted islet cells that produce insulin when blood sugar levels get too high.
Regular Exercise Benefits Immunity – Even In Isolation
Being in isolation without access to gyms and sports clubs should not mean people stop exercising, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Bath.
Organic Soybean Producers Can Be Competitive Using Little or No Tillage
Organic soybean producers using no-till and reduced-tillage production methods that incorporate cover crops — strategies that protect soil health and water quality — can achieve similar yields at competitive costs compared to tillage-based production.
On Mars or Earth, Biohybrid Can Turn CO2 Into New Products
If humans ever hope to colonize Mars, the settlers will need to manufacture on-planet a huge range of organic compounds, from fuels to drugs, that are too expensive to ship from Earth.
Flooding Stunted 2019 Cropland Growing Season, Resulting in More Atmospheric CO2
Severe flooding throughout the Midwest—which triggered a delayed growing season for crops in the region—led to a reduction of 100 million metric tons of net carbon uptake during June and July of 2019, according to a new study.