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New research into stem cell mutations could improve regenerative medicine

Regenerative medicine involves using pluripotent stem cells to repair damaged or diseased tissues in the body.

Intensive farming increases risk of epidemics, warn scientists

The bacterium Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of food poisoning and is often resistant to antibiotics.

New insight into bacterial surface architecture revealed

Rock dust helps soils store carbon and boosts crop yields, research shows

Simple method could help mitigate the climate crisis, improve food and soil security, and cut farmers’ costs

Peak district grasslands hold key to global plant diversity

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have used Peak District grassland to answer a globally important question. The team discovered how a large variety of plants are able to grow in one ecosystem when it is low in key nutrients.