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Metagenomics to revolutionize microbial study

Irani | Mar 31 2007

Metagenomics may prove the most powerful tool to revolutionise the study of the microbial world since the invention of microscope, asserts the National Research Council. According to a new report of the Council, this emerging field, which is about.

Tags: Metagenomics, microbial study, microbiology, disease-causing microbes, microbes, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Global Metagenomics Initiative, pathology, bacteriology, human health, agriculture, environmental stewardship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Technology

Using 'Sugar plastic' to reduce petrol reliance

Zodingliani | Jul 8 2006

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, Madison led by chemical engineer James Dumesic have developed an technique to convert fructose into a polymer precursor. The technique makes use of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which can easily be converted.

Tags: University of Wisconsin, James Dumesic, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), Fructose, Plastics, Technology