Biotechnology

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A 3D printer creating protein cookies from recycled plastic bottles and corn waste in a high-tech laboratory environment.

Lab-Grown Protein Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles and Corn Waste

Researchers at Southern Illinois University have engineered microbes capable of breaking down discarded plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies.

Dr. Lena Hanson·August 25, 2026

X-Therma's innovative biopreservation platform extending cell therapy viability without freezing, showcasing a breakthrough in cold chain logistics.

The Pantry

X-Therma Launches New Biopreservation Platform Amid Cold Chain Pressures

A new biopreservation system from X-Therma now extends the viability of cell-based therapies from hours to five days without freezing, directly challenging the core premise of traditional cold chain l

Arthur Pendelton·June 12, 2026