13 – 19 May 2019
Europe abandons plans for ‘flagship’ billion-euro research projects
Europe abandons plans for ‘flagship’ billion-euro research projects on study of single cells, and lab-grown organ like tissues called organoids. Find source
World’s first living organism with fully redesigned DNA created
Scientists have created the world’s first living organism that has a fully synthetic and radically altered DNA code. Find source
Measuring plant improvements to help farmers boost production
Scientists have shown a new technology can more quickly scan an entire field of plants to capture improvements in their natural capacity to harvest energy from the sun. Find source
First smartphone app that can hear ear infections in children
Researchers have created a new smartphone app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone's microphone. Find source
Tomato pan-genome makes bringing flavor back easier
Do you find that most store-bought tomatoes don't have much flavor? Scientists may have spotlighted the solution by mapping tomato genes for flavor. Find source
