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- 1New Catalyst Brings Olefin Metathesis Into Biology▼New Catalyst Makes Olefin Metathesis Accessible to Biology | Newswise
Researchers report a new catalyst that makes olefin metathesis, a powerful carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction long confined to synthetic chemistry labs, workable in biological systems. The advance could allow chemists to carry out this versatile reaction inside cells or aqueous biological environments, opening possibilities for drug development, chemical biology and the study of biomolecules.
- 2A*STAR and NUS launch synthetic biology research lab▼A*STAR, NUS launch lab to advance synthetic biology
Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore have jointly launched a new laboratory dedicated to advancing synthetic biology. The initiative aims to strengthen research capabilities in the field and support Singapore's growing biotech ecosystem. The Economic Development Board highlighted the launch, underscoring the city-state's continued investment in frontier life sciences.
- 3Synthetic Biology Converges With Bioprocess Engineering▼Synthetic Biology Meets Bioprocess Engineering
A new commentary in Nature examines the growing intersection of synthetic biology and bioprocess engineering. The piece highlights how designed biological systems are increasingly being integrated into industrial-scale production, requiring closer collaboration between engineers who optimise manufacturing and biologists who build novel organisms. The discussion matters for sectors including pharmaceuticals, biofuels and sustainable materials, where scaling laboratory breakthroughs into viable commercial processes remains a key bottleneck.
- 4Soil biology may unlock sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat▼Soil biology may hold the key to sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat
Researchers suggest that soil biology could hold the key to more sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat farming. The finding points to the potential of harnessing natural soil processes to reduce synthetic fertiliser inputs, a major cost and emissions source in agriculture. It is drawing attention among those following sustainable farming and crop science.