Fungal decisions can affect climate
When we think of climate change, we tend to think about greenhouse gases, fossil fuels and pollution. Most of us don't think about fungi.
Ecology
Jan 27, 2020
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News tagged with environmental stress
New military apparel repels chemical and biological agents
(Phys.org)—Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists and collaborators are developing a new military uniform material that repels chemical and biological agents using a novel carbon nanotube fabric.
Nanomaterials
Oct 17, 2012
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A new role for cytokinin plant hormones
When plants, including crops, are exposed to environmental stresses such as drought or high salinity, abscisic acid (ABA), a stress-responsive hormone is synthesized to induce a protective response. At the same time, the ...
Biotechnology
Sep 9, 2011
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Gene linked to severe learning disabilities governs cell stress response
A gene that has been associated with severe learning disabilities in humans has been found to also play a vital role in cells' response to environmental stress, according to a Duke University study appearing May 24 in the ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 27, 2022
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Epigenetics unveils how plants may adapt to environments throughout the world
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified patterns of epigenomic diversity that not only allow plants to adapt to various environments, but could also benefit crop production and the study of ...
Biotechnology
Mar 6, 2013
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Coral stress test found in the genes
Unique sections of coral DNA can indicate a higher tolerance to environmental stress, researchers have revealed for the first time.
Plants & Animals
May 13, 2016
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Ancient British tree undergoing 'sex-change'
A British tree thought to be up to 5,000 years old has started to change sex, a "rare and unusual" phenomenon not fully understood by scientists, a botanist said Monday.
Plants & Animals
Nov 2, 2015
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Aging gene found to govern lifespan, immunity and resilience
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) at the University of Birmingham have discovered that a gene called DAF-16 is strongly involved in determining the rate ...
Biotechnology
Apr 1, 2010
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Researchers find little correlation between microbial gene expression and environmental conditions in the laboratory
A new study challenges the orthodoxy of microbiology that in response to environmental changes, bacterial genes will boost production of needed proteins and decrease production of those that aren't. Researchers with the U.S. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 19, 2013
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Light exposure key for growing successful houseplants
Gardeners hear it often enough: right plant, right place.
Plants & Animals
Nov 11, 2019
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