A tale of two proteins: Fundamental research could make growing better crops like clockwork
Nov 14, 2023, 4:48 pm By NULLHave you ever taken something apart, like a watch, to see how it works by looking at the parts…Exploring design rules for using supramolecular hydrogels to mimic the extracellular matrix
Nov 14, 2023, 4:35 pm By NULLIn human tissue, the cells are embedded in the extracellular matrix. This matrix is made up of…What's behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows
Nov 14, 2023, 4:34 pm By NULLThe tropics are home to more than 75% of all species and are projected to support 50% of the world's…Study describes 48 new species of spiders
Nov 14, 2023, 4:20 pm By NULLA paper recently published in Zootaxa documents the 48 species of ground-hunting spiders from the…Using dust to bust crime scene DNA forensics
Nov 14, 2023, 3:16 pm By NULLAn airborne fraction of soil, or dust, contains biological and chemical "signatures" that act as a…Scientists discover new component in world's best-studied plant
Nov 14, 2023, 2:52 pm By NULLWageningen researchers have discovered a previously unnoticed component within the thale cress: a…Evidence-led GM crop regulation could help UK take lead in tackling global food security, climate change risks
Nov 14, 2023, 2:34 pm By NULLThe U.K. needs an evidence-led and proportionate regulatory approach for genetically modified (GM)…Non-native species likely to continue spreading in North America, Australia and Europe
Nov 14, 2023, 2:00 pm By NULLNaturalized species, which are not native but have established themselves in new locations, have the…How tiny hinges bend the infection-spreading spikes of a coronavirus
Nov 14, 2023, 1:06 pm By NULLA coronavirus uses protein "spikes" to grab and infect cells. Despite their name, those spikes…Preventing pollen-mediated gene flow from transgenic camelina using engineered cleistogamy
Nov 14, 2023, 12:53 pm By NULLCamelina sativa (L.) Crantz. is native to Europe and Central Asia, and cultivated as an oilseed crop…Decoding the genetics of ascorbic acid: A deep dive into strawberry's Vitamin C content and its environmental factors
Nov 14, 2023, 12:51 pm By NULLVitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AsA), is a prevalent antioxidant found in various organisms,…Decoding the Cascade hop genome: Unraveling evolutionary secrets and divergence in the Cannabaceae family
Nov 14, 2023, 12:50 pm By NULLHop (Humulus lupulus L. var. Lupulus) is a diploid, wind-pollinated, perennial plant. Not only does…Unlocking the mystery of skin cracking in chili peppers
Nov 14, 2023, 12:48 pm By NULLThe outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably…Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia
Nov 14, 2023, 12:47 pm By NULLWhile major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial…Analyzing the blood of fish can show us how healthy they are
Nov 14, 2023, 12:37 pm By NULLThe Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that…New tool to help AI track animals could boost biology research
Nov 14, 2023, 12:13 pm By NULLBiologists often study large numbers of animals to collect data on collective and individual…Genetic discovery opens bioengineering opportunities for human and plant health
Nov 14, 2023, 12:08 pm By NULLAn unexpected genetic discovery in wheat has led to opportunities for the metabolic engineering of…How do temperature extremes influence the distribution of species?
Nov 14, 2023, 11:34 am By NULLAs the planet gets hotter, animal and plant species around the world will be faced with new,…Dissecting the structural secrets of the inactive X chromosome
Nov 14, 2023, 11:23 am By NULLCell biologists from RIKEN have provided an unprecedented glimpse into the distinctive features of…Researchers: Modeling can revolutionize the fight against climate change in agriculture
Nov 14, 2023, 11:22 am By NULLIt's no secret that climate change poses a threat to our planet. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in…
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