The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But how did this tree, originally a wild species, come to dominate landscapes ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Protecting native forests combined with transitioning fallow and unmanaged agricultural lands to 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) and other place-based agroforestry systems has direct benefits for local fisheries, according to a ...
Ecology
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A new study has uncovered a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response. This finding significantly contributes to our understanding of virus-host interactions for further ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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California produces 99% of the nation's pistachios, generating nearly $3 billion in economic value in the state. But pistachios have been slightly understudied, in part because of the lack of a high-quality map of their DNA.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Paralysis. Fever. Convulsions. These are just some of the symptoms of a venomous snakebite. If you're lucky and live close to a hospital, you can receive antivenom and leave with a story and a scar. For those who live in ...
Plants & Animals
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Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and vegetables we eat. This threatens massive losses in crop and seafood production over the coming decades ...
Plants & Animals
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