Scientists Decipher the DNA of White Oak Trees
Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across…
Biology
Biologists discovered a new sort of Control over RNA Splicing
RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, portions of the RNA…
After Honeybees Leave, Native Bee populations can Recover
Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a study led by researchers…
Biologists Convert Intestinal Microbes into Little Protein Pharmacies
Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: microscopic…
Red Stigmas and their function in Wind-pollinated Flowers
Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many…
Biomedicine Paves the Door for Future Food Crops
University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.…
Ginger Chemical may help Cure Inflammatory Bowel Illness
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and…
In Free-range Broilers, Feed Additions can Minimize Campylobacter
DTU National Food Institute researchers have conducted trials in a commercial free-range chicken farm in Denmark. They achieved an 80% reduction in campylobacter in the…
Exploring the Significance of Y Chromosomal Genes in Male Fertility in Mice
Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research…
New Study Identifies Age-related Damage at the Cellular Level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as they age, along with a…
Genetics of Dyslexia are linked to Brain Structure
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the…
Threatening Humanity with a Virus Unlocks the Future
Professor Sangmin Lee from POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with 2024 Nobel Chemistry Laureate Professor David Baker from the University of Washington, has…
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