Long used in human medicine, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is now entering crop protection. Amazon AgroSciences introduces the first commercial product based on this molecule for managing citrus greening (HLB), following nearly twenty years of research conducted by Brazilian scientists.
Source: Agropages - 30 July 2026
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Turtletree, a Singaporean biotech startup, partners with Danish company Novonesis to optimize the precise fermentation production of lactoferrin, a multifunctional protein. This collaboration aims to reduce production costs and enhance access to this protein in early nutrition and health supplements.
Jennifer Marston, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "TurtleTree, Novonesis strike partnership to scale up precisi..." - 8 July 2026
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The EU Council has adopted a mandate for amendments to health legislation aimed at modernizing rules regarding genetically modified microorganisms and organ treatment. This initiative is part of the European biotechnology directive, which seeks to enhance Europe's biotechnological potential by facilitating innovation while ensuring safety and transparency standards.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Council of the EU agrees mandate on measures to advance biot..." - 17 June 2026
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Indoor agriculture for cosmetics emerges as an innovative solution to the challenges of variability in field-grown botanical actives. By allowing precise control over growing conditions, this method ensures product consistency, meeting the increasing demands for traceability and quality in cosmetic and pharmaceutical supply chains. Pioneering companies like Botalys and Ljusgarda illustrate this shift towards high-value crops.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Indoor Farming for Cosmetics: Why Formulators Are Switching ..." - 4 June 2026
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The #DigitAg scientific society, born from ten years of interdisciplinary research, aims to unite stakeholders in digital innovation in agriculture. With a focus on agroecology and international partnerships, it seeks to transform the agricultural sector in the face of contemporary challenges while supporting research and training for young researchers. Its launch is part of the MEDVALLÉE MONTPELLIER initiative, aimed at creating an exemplary ecosystem in global health.
Source: Agroparistech, published under the title "Lancement de la société savante #DigitAg" - 20 April 2026
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SWITZERLAND - Startups Eleum, MOLECL, and NourishAI, based at EPFL, have received an Innogrant of 100,000 CHF to develop innovative biotherapeutics. Eleum is working on a microbiome-based treatment for ulcerative colitis, MOLECL is developing nanopore protein analysis technology, and NourishAI offers a personalized nutrition approach for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Source: Epfl, published under the title "Eleum, Molecl, NourishAI awarded i4L Innogrant for Biotherap..." - 26 March 2026
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Agaricomycetes, these ancient fungi, are transforming green technologies and medicine through advancements in genomics.
Source: Springer, published under the title "The biodiversity, genomics, ecology and evolution of mushroo..." - 2 December 2025
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Swiss researchers from EPFL, Empa, and CSEM have developed a fully compostable sensor: it detects temperature breaches for shipments of medicines and food, without silicon or batteries.
Source: Epfl, published under the title "A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods" - 1 December 2025
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