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Device for predicting the recovery capacity of trees after a wildfire
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28 Mar 2023
Being able to predict the resilience of trees after a fire is essential for decision-making. A team of scientists has developed a device that makes it possible to determine the survival of living tissue under the bark of trees by measuring the electrical resistance.
Achieving a null CO2 footprint by cyanobacteria
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29 Nov 2022
Scientists at the National Biotechnology Centre are researching to develop industrial processes with a zero CO2 footprint based on recombinant strains of cyanobacteria. They have obtained a cyanobacteria strain that produces sucrose efficiently from CO2, and does not need osmotic stress neither high salinity environments, making it easier to cultivate. Scientists are now working to transfer the method to industry.
Biosensor for detecting estrone and estradiol in environmental samples
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21 Apr 2022
Estrogenic contaminants dispersed in the environment are a growing cause for concern. A new biosensor can specifically detect the estrogens estradiol and estrone in environmental samples without the need for specialised laboratories, in a fast, efficient and inexpensive process. The device is available for technology transfer.
Analysing water pollutants in situ and with a mobile phone
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22 Jun 2022
CSIC scientists have developed a disposable electrochemical sensor to detect contaminants in water. No sample pre-treatment is required and water can be analysed on site in the field. The sensor can be connected to a portable device, such as a mobile phone, and no specific training is needed to use it.
Tools for the biodegradation of o-phtalate, a persistent organic pollutant
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27 Oct 2020
Scientists at the CSIC have developed biocatalysts that work as biotech tools for the aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation of o-phtalate (PA), a persistent organic pollutant detected in the environment, and its bioconversion into value-added biodegradable polymers. The invention consists in the generation of recombinant genetic cassettes and bacterial host cells to contain them.
