A team of researchers has identified a gene involved in the stiffening of cell walls whose suppression increases the release of sugars by up to 60%. This breakthrough could lead to improved feed for ruminants and better biomass for biofuels, with potential global implications.
SourceRothamsted Research·JournalNew Phytologist·DateJan 7, 2018
A Korean research team developed a world-first multimodal biomicroscopic system to analyze tumor characteristics and improve cancer resection techniques. The system combines optical multispectral imaging, high-frequency ultrasound, and radiation force imaging to detect tumors at high resolution.
SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 7, 2018