Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a cutting-edge nanosensor that allows for the real-time monitoring of salicylic acid (SA) during the early stages of stress response. … [Read more...] about SMART Researchers Pioneer Sensor Multiplexing for Real-Time Decoding of Different Plant Stresses
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Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Protein is an essential source of nutrition and there is a growing demand for it, forecasted to increase by 78% in 2050. As the protein system in the food and beverage industry involves both consumption and production, it becomes necessary to conduct these two processes within planetary boundaries. However, as the traditional meat industry is a high-energy, high-resource type, negative impacts on the nitrogen cycle balance, water quality and biodiversity are to be expected. For … [Read more...] about Going beyond supporting sustainability in alternative protein
Immune health through nutrition key to resilience, IADSA report says
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has released a new Mind the Gap resource titled "Fighting Fit: Building Resilience Through Nutrition". In it are key findings developed by IADSA on the topic of resilience and the role immune health plays into building this. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) European policy framework, building resistance is "a key factor in protecting and promoting health and well-being." And the COVID-19 pandemic has … [Read more...] about Immune health through nutrition key to resilience, IADSA report says
