By JOSEPH P. FOSTER, Associated Press science reporterA chemical biology laboratory has developed a new DNA-based technology that could be the tool of choice in criminal trials.The new technology uses an enzyme called DNA-accelerated polymerase chain reaction (ACPCR) to convert DNA from cells in the body into RNA, which can then be sequenced to analyze…
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Biofuel: A Big Problem For The U.S.
The world has become increasingly dependent on biofuels for fuel.But that reliance has not translated to increased demand for them, and there is a shortage of domestic sources.“Biofuels are just not going to be a big enough part of our energy mix to meet our demand,” said Richard Anderson, director of the Energy and Environment…
Which synthetic biology approaches are more promising?
Synthetic biology, which involves building synthetic biology tools from scratch, has become an increasingly popular and lucrative area of research.But as with most new technologies, the field has some serious hiccups ahead of it.A new report from consulting firm Winton and Associates has found that the vast majority of researchers working in synthetic biology have…
