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Gene found to have jumped from gut bacteria to beetle

(PhysOrg.com) -- Genes jumping between bacteria are rather common which in part explains their ability to rapidly develop immunity to antibacterial agents. What’s not so common are examples of genes jumping ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Eating berries may activate the brain's natural housekeeper for healthy aging

Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study, presented ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (19) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson's

New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Bird brains? Not when it comes to selecting nutritious food

Want to know what kinds of foods prevent disease? Then watch what migratory birds eat during their stopovers on Block Island.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 24, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

An integrated pest management program for coffee berry borer in Colombia

The coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari), is considered one of the most serious pests in coffee plantations worldwide. Infestations of this small beetle are difficult to combat; most of the in ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Organic farming improves pollination success in strawberries

Organic farms produce strawberries with fewer malformations and a higher proportion of fully pollinated berries relative to conventional forms, according to a Feb. 15 report in the open access journal PLoS ONE.

Biology / Ecology

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New strawberry a delight for gardeners

A new, versatile strawberry has been introduced for home gardeners. 'Roseberry' is predicted to be very popular as an ornamental addition to gardens. The strawberry features attractive pink blooms and produces ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Scientists release first cultivated ohelo berry for Hawaii

The first cultivar of 'ohelo berry, a popular native Hawaiian fruit, has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their university and industry cooperators.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 24, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Natural pest control saves coffee berry

There is good news for coffee lovers and growers worldwide: A predator for the devastating coffee berry borer has just been discovered in Africa. Looking at coffee berries in Western Kenya, Dr. Juliana Jaramillo from the ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Time is ripe for wine grapes

CSIRO researchers have discovered a new method growers could use to control when their grapes ripen, without affecting wine quality.

Biology / Other

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0