Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

Life Sciences - Jan 17
Life Sciences
Scientists at EPFL have published two papers showing how genetics affects the ability of different individuals to fight off gut infections. ?he ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals. However, the biological mechanism by which this happens is not well understood, but at least part of this difference may be explained by genetic factors.
Life Sciences - Jan 16

No Difference for Beneficials between GM Plants with One or More Bt-Toxins

The Biosafety Research Group at Agroscope has conducted a review of the literature on genetically modified plants that produce several insect-active Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins simultaneously. The experts were able to show that the toxins did not pose an increased risk for non-target organisms such as beneficials.

Environment - Jan 16

Predicting hydraulic fracture propagation more accurately

Environment

Researchers at EPFL have developed a new model to calculate hydraulic fracture propagation.

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