A new strain of a highly pathogenic bird flu known as H7N9 has surfaced at a poultry farm in Mississippi where chickens are raised for breeding.
Veterinary medicine
Mar 19, 2025
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New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 18, 2025
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Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or "tapuy" to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn't unheard of—tobacco has been used as a herbal medicine in the past. But now, in the age of genetic engineering, ...
Agriculture
Mar 15, 2025
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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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Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University researchers conducted a genomic analysis of fine aroma cocoa from northern Peru, uncovering genetic divergence and evolutionary patterns within Theobroma cacao.
Creamy, crumbly, mild, or sharp, cheese is a true crowd-pleaser. From everyday meals to gourmet delights, it's a staple across the Western world. In 2023, the average European enjoyed 20.5 kilograms of cheese.
Biotechnology
Mar 18, 2025
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With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.
Agriculture
Mar 16, 2025
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Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants perceive sunlight as a pure ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 19, 2025
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An international team of scientists from Australia and China has unveiled the first chromosome-scale genome of a wild barley species. Their findings offer the potential for more sustainable agriculture and significant yield ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 14, 2025
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