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Researchers aim to extract nickel using mustard plants
- An international team of researchers, including scientists from Wageningen University & Research, is investigating the potential for plants to... -
Funding for WUR Project in Zambia to Formalize the Production of Traditional Foods
- Mabisi is a traditional fermented milk product from Zambia, known for its unique taste, health benefits, and extended shelf life. This drink is an... -
Stress causes plant DNA to respond
- The grey mustard plant, a wild variant of cabbage, has an excellent photosynthesis function. René Boesten discovered this is due to the fact... -
New papers on Traditional Fermented Foods in Africa
- The consortium's in-depth research on preserving traditional fermented foods in Africa has led to its first scientific publications. This project... -
Notorious fungus Aspergillus fumigatus completely scrambles its genome after just one bout of sex
- Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have found that Aspergillus fumigatus produces more meiotic crossovers than any other... -
How can mushrooms live for hundreds of years without getting cancer?
- The risk of cancer increases with every cell division. As such, you would expect long-lived species like elephants to get cancer more often than... -
Wilde narcis: oer-Drentse ‘paosbloem’ staat op het spel
- De laatste plek waar de oer-Drentse ‘wilde narcis’ nog groeit in de vrije natuur is een beekdal bij Taarlo. Een groot DNA-onderzoek moet... -
Model study confirms potential of sustainable genetic population control of invasive alien species
- Gene drive technology, a form of genetic-biological engineering, offers a highly promising approach to biodiversity protection and pest management. A...