Seeding growth: plant sciences 01 May 2010 The study of plants is blossoming in Cambridge, with new facilities, new research and soon a major new institute. Read More
Supercharged rice: the answer to famine? 26 May 2009 An ambitious project that aims to increase rice yields could provide the solution to future food shortages. Read More
Synthetic biology takes root 01 September 2008 Creating circuits from multiple components is routine in engineering. Can living systems be constructed using similar principles? Read More