Tag: Biology

Credit: Eva Henningsen Stem rust is a devastating disease of cereal crops, including barley, one of the first domesticated crops ...

Eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified not to invade native ecosystems

Credit: OSU College of Forestry CORVALLIS, Ore. - Eucalyptus, a pest-resistant evergreen valued for its hardy lumber and wellness-promoting oil, ...

Stem cell therapy research could help patients with non-healing diabetic foot ulcers

Credit: AlphaMed Press Durham, NC - According to the results of a phase 1 clinical trial just published in STEM ...

The incredible bacterial ‘homing missiles’ that scientists want to harness

A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into the bizarre bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome scienceCredit: Antara Mutalik Imagine there ...

Organic composts may help farmers prevent foodborne disease outbreaks

Credit: Dr. Devarajan Foodborne disease outbreaks linked to the consumption of fresh produce have caused farmers to re-evaluate their practices. ...

Key brain molecule may play role in many brain disorders

Scientists discovered microRNA-29 is an important cellular switch controlling late-stage brain development, a foundational discovery that will help researchers explore ...

Fossil discovery deepens snakefly mystery

Ancient predatory insects discovered in region once thought uninhabitableCredit: Fossil image copyright Zootaxa. Fossil discoveries often help answer long-standing questions ...

Gained in translation: Subgenome fractionation determines hybrid vigor in maize

Researchers trace the root of increased hybrid vigor in maize to differential translational fractionation of its subgenomesCredit: The Crop Journal ...

New perspective to understand and treat a rare calcification disease

Researchers developed a new animal model to study a rare genetic disease that can lead to blindness at the age ...

How preprints accelerated science communication during the pandemic

Credit: Image by cromaconceptovisual from Pixabay During the early phase of the pandemic, approximately 40% of the COVID-19 literature was ...

Screening for skin disease on your laptop

New artificial neural network design can differentiate between healthy and diseased skinCredit: University of Houston The founding chair of the ...

Aquatic invasive species cause damage worth billions of dollars

First global study on economic costs of aquatic invasive species publishedCredit: Cornelia Jaspers, GEOMAR/DTU Aqua The global movement of goods ...

Houston flooding polluted reefs more than 100 miles offshore

Flower Garden Banks fouled by runoff from 2017's Harvey and 2016's Tax Day floodsCredit: Photo by Carsten Grupstra/Rice University HOUSTON ...

How do lakes affect energy, heat, and carbon exchange processes in mountainous areas?

Credit: Lujun Xu Lakes act as an important part of the earth system. They have special functions in regulating regional ...

Scientists reveal elusive inner workings of antioxidant enzyme with therapeutic potential

Credit: ORNL/Jill Hemman Mitochondria, known as the powerhouses within human cells, generate the energy needed for cell survival. However, as ...

Being top baboon costs males their longevity

Struggle for dominance leaves a mark on genes and speeds up agingCredit: Elizabeth Archie DURHAM, N.C. -- Some guys have ...

New wasp species discovered in Norway

A brand new species of parasitic cuckoo wasp was discovered based on its clever use of pheromonesCredit: Photo: Arnstein Staverløkk, ...

Competing for high status speeds up aging in male baboons

Study suggests that high social status contributes to accelerated aging in baboons, despite its other advantagesCredit: Beth Archie (CC BY ...

Rising Sika deer populations linked to bovine TB infections

Credit: Benjamin Lecomte New research suggests Ireland's increasing populations of Sika deer may be linked to local outbreaks of TB ...

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