Biology

DNA Building Resulted in an Unanticipated Finding of Critical Cell Function

DNA Building Resulted in an Unanticipated Finding of Critical Cell Function

In general, advances in DNA technology and genetic engineering have contributed significantly to the understanding of numerous aspects of biological activities and processes. CRISPR-Cas9, synthetic…
New Rice Varieties for Africa provide Viral Protection

New Rice Varieties for Africa provide Viral Protection

The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) is to blame for massive crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A study team from Heinrich…
Researchers discovered a Chemical that Fights Leukemia and Lymphoma

Researchers discovered a Chemical that Fights Leukemia and Lymphoma

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered a novel pharmaceutical chemical that effectively kills leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells, potentially paving…
The Host Plant’s Genetics decide the Bacteria they Attract

The Host Plant’s Genetics decide the Bacteria they Attract

Plants frequently form communities with microbes in their roots, which affects plant health and development. Although a variety of factors influence microbe recruitment, it is…
Researchers increase Seed Nitrogen content by lowering Plant Chlorophyll Levels

Researchers increase Seed Nitrogen content by lowering Plant Chlorophyll Levels

Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, which is why plants have evolved to contain large levels of it in their leaves. However, producing this pigment is…
Scientists Manipulate the Plant Microbiome to Protect Crops from Illness

Scientists Manipulate the Plant Microbiome to Protect Crops from Illness

For the first time, scientists modified plants’ microbiomes, increasing the abundance of ‘good’ bacteria that defend the plant against disease. The findings could significantly cut…
Denitrifying Bacteria

Denitrifying Bacteria

Denitrifying bacteria are a type of bacterium that plays an important part in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrates (NO3-) and nitrites (NO2-) into nitrogen…
Nitrifying Bacteria

Nitrifying Bacteria

Nitrifying bacteria are chemolithotrophic organisms from the genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter, Nitrospina, Nitrospira, and Nitrococcus. These are microorganisms that play an important part in the…
Soil Microbiology

Soil Microbiology

The study of soil microorganisms, their roles, and how they affect soil qualities is known as soil microbiology. It is a subfield of microbiology that…
Saprotrophic Bacteria

Saprotrophic Bacteria

Saprotrophic bacteria are soil-dwelling bacteria that use saprotrophic nutrition as their primary energy source. These are bacteria that play an important role in the breakdown…
Heterotroph – an organism

Heterotroph – an organism

A heterotroph is an organism that cannot make its own food and must rely on other sources of organic carbon, primarily plant or animal materials,…
Ecological Pyramid

Ecological Pyramid

An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation of an ecosystem’s trophic structure (feeding interactions) and energy flow. It is a graphical depiction designed to show…
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