The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
Scientists Restructure Entire Yeast Genome Into One Chromosome
Two teams of researchers have used CRISPR to take the entire genome of baker’s yeast (S. cerevisiae), normally spread over 16 chromosomes, and restructure it into just one or two.
Bio-Based Phase Change Materials Attract Attention
Bio-based phase change materials are derived from edible animal oils with high latent heat capacity and surface tension.
Green Science Alliance Manufacturing Biodegradable Plastic/Nano Cellulose Composite Material with Enhanced Mechanical Strength
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. has established a manufacturing process which mixes nanocellulose with biodegradable plastics such as poly lactic acid (PLA), poly butylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), poly butylene succinate (PBS) and others.
2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Researchers Using Evolutionary Techniques
Frances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and Gregory P. Winter are the 2018 Nobel Prize recipients for chemistry for their work “harnessing the power of evolution” to create important biological molecules including antibodies, biofuels, and drugs.
Fat Blocking Effect of Cellulose Nanofibers
A recent study published in ACS Nano suggests that fat digestion and absorption can be reduced when nanocellulose fibers are added to food.