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Little E/Z changes make a big difference

The coming of summer brings promise for humans and insects alike. The farmer planted maize for a bountiful harvest, but the European Corn Borer (ECB) is looking for a good meal right away. The caterpillars ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 30, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Why silkworms find mulberries attractive

A new study published online on May 7th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, has found the source of silkworms' attraction to mulberry leaves, their primary food source. A jasmine-scented chemical emitte ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0