COVID-19 is only the latest infectious disease to have had an outsized impact on human life. A new study employing ancient human DNA reveals how tuberculosis has affected European populations over the past 2,000 years, specifically the impact that disease has had on the human genome.

New research reveals an essential step in scientists' quest to create targeted, more eco-friendly fungicides that protect food crops. Scientists found that plants use extracellular vesicles to launch RNA molecules at fungal invaders, suppressing the genes that make the fungi dangerous.

The vegan diet is on trend, but how does it impact health? A recent study determined the bone health of vegans and non-vegans using an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone. On average, people following a vegan diet had lower ultrasound values compared to the other group, indicating poorer bone health.

At Technology Networks we understand the importance of time. That's why we've launched Teach Me in 10 a video series that challenges scientists to present and summarize their research area, a scientific concept, or technology in ten minutes or less.

On December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this article, we bring together resources from the across the site on gas chromatography, how it works, its pairing with downstream techniques and what its applications are.

Scientists have developed a hydrogel that releases mRNA nanoparticles slowly when injected under the skin, with the aim of developing an mRNA-based vaccine for cancer immunotherapy. Technology Networks interviewed the researchers to find out more.

In the US, an estimated 30-40% of the food supply goes to waste, that's roughly 220 pounds of food waste per person each year. Turning this waste into something useful is therefore a priority and a strong example of sustainability.

With growing demand from the food industry, a Singapore-based company is in the process of patenting technology and building a specific pathogen free hatchery to increase the number of crawfish fry produced and lower their hatching mortality. This technology could change the face of global aquaculture.