Agreement reached at UN on biopiracy treaty
May 24, 2024, 4:30 am By NULLMore than 190 nations agreed Friday on a new treaty to combat so-called biopiracy and regulate…Addressing hidden hunger in developing countries: Study investigates genetic information of millet
May 23, 2024, 4:55 pm By NULLMillet, the grain, is having a moment. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of…Study reveals key role of plant-bacteria communication for assembly of a healthy plant microbiome
May 23, 2024, 4:35 pm By NULLIn an interdisciplinary study, researchers have discovered that symbiotic bacteria communicate with…Researchers achieve parallel measurement of multiple water parameters with single sensor chip
May 23, 2024, 4:21 pm By NULLIon-sensitive field-effect transistors (ISFETs) are compact, durable and easy to integrate. This…Germ-free animal models reveal gut bacteria's role in health
May 23, 2024, 4:21 pm By NULLOnce considered a minor component of the digestive system, the gut microbiota has now been…PMAT: Researchers develop a new tool for efficient assembly of plant mitochondrial genomes
May 23, 2024, 4:21 pm By NULLPlant mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) are crucial for understanding nucleocytoplasmic…General Sherman passes health check but world's largest trees face growing climate threats
May 23, 2024, 4:19 pm By NULLHigh in the evergreen canopy of General Sherman, the world's largest tree, researchers searched for…Birdsong and human voice built from same genetic blueprint
May 23, 2024, 3:27 pm By NULLHumans have long been fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds—from coos…Parents of the year: Scavenging raptors demonstrate high level of collaboration in raising chicks
May 23, 2024, 3:27 pm By NULLLet's face it, scavengers have a bad reputation. However, according to a new paper published in the…Beyond milkweed: Creating a migratory oasis for monarchs
May 23, 2024, 3:00 pm By NULLWith the summer season ramping up, experts with Texas A&M AgriLife said now is the ideal time to…Pineapple mint's genetic blueprint: A comprehensive genome assembly
May 23, 2024, 2:59 pm By NULLMentha suaveolens, commonly known as pineapple mint, is valued for its distinct aroma and medicinal…New 'atlas' provides unprecedented insights on how genes function in early embryo development
May 23, 2024, 2:52 pm By NULLAlthough the Human Genome Project announced the completed sequencing of 20,000 human genes more than…Biodiversity in crabs: More than counting species
May 23, 2024, 2:37 pm By NULLBiodiversity is often equated with species numbers. A team led by LMU zoologist Professor Carolin…Researchers develop tool for detecting foodborne pathogen that causes severe symptoms in children
May 23, 2024, 2:37 pm By NULLThe prevalence of pathogenic E. coli has meant the frequent misidentification of a similar bacterium…Researchers reveal dynamic structure of FLVCR proteins and their function in nutrient transport
May 23, 2024, 2:37 pm By NULLIt is known that malfunctions of the proteins FLVCR1 and FLVCR2 lead to rare hereditary diseases in…Uncertainty clouds UN talks on biopiracy treaty
May 23, 2024, 2:30 pm By NULLUN talks to create a global treaty to combat biopiracy and the exploitation of genetic resources…Culling controversy as French wolf population falls in 2023
May 23, 2024, 2:19 pm By NULLThe estimated number of wolves in France last year was 1,003, down nine percent from the year…Three sisters garden study finds balanced pollinator-plant network faces an uncertain future
May 23, 2024, 2:16 pm By NULLThe loss of even one wild bee species can disrupt the reproductive success of certain plants…Silky shark makes record breaking migration in international waters of the Tropical Eastern Pacific
May 23, 2024, 12:52 pm By NULLIn a recent study, researchers have documented the most extensive migration ever recorded for a…Finding the beat of collective animal motion: Scientists show reciprocity is key to driving coordinated movements
May 23, 2024, 12:48 pm By NULLAcross nature, animals from swarming insects to herding mammals can organize into seemingly…
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