Root growth improved in soil contaminated with cesium
Overactivating the ABA signaling pathway in plants prevented cesium in soil from blocking root growth in plants.
May 22
Overactivating the ABA signaling pathway in plants prevented cesium in soil from blocking root growth in plants.
Apr 11
Cubes of brain tissue allow drug discovery without animals
Modeling the blood-brain-barrier with brains-in-a-cube allows drug testing without the need for animals.
Apr 2
Detecting pathogens: the evolution of plant immunity
Scientists find recognition receptors for plant growth and plant immunity that share a common evolutionary origin.
Mar 21
Genomic “butterfly effect” involving TADs explains risk for autism
De novo mutations in three-dimensional structures in the genome containing known ASD genes were found to be associated with ASD risk.
Nov 1
Stolen genes used for parasitic mind control
Parasitic horsehair worms evolved to control their praying mantis hosts by stealing their genes (horizontal gene transfer).
Jul 12
A new and improved way to store hydrogen
A simple chemical reaction allows hydrogen-carrying ammonia to be stored and retrieved cheaply and easily.
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