Primates, including humans, have larger brains than most other mammals, but why? Scientists searching for the answer have long followed a trail pointing to diet—specifically fruit—as the reason for why primates evolved ...
Plants & Animals
May 28, 2024
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The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a new paper, researchers ...
Plants & Animals
May 28, 2024
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Whether it's the wafting aroma of our favorite meal or the dangerous fumes seeping from a toxic chemical, the human sense of smell has evolved into a sophisticated system that processes scents through several intricate stages. ...
Plants & Animals
May 21, 2024
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The apple industry faces the challenge of genetic uniformity, with a few dominant cultivars narrowing the genetic base. This reduction in diversity, exacerbated by the unpredictable impacts of climate change on fruit quality ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 20, 2024
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Having previously confirmed dieback is resistant to chemical control on crops such as avocados, stone fruits and pines, Curtin University researchers have gained new insights into how phosphite works against the fungus-like ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 16, 2024
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The baobab (Adansonia) is a genus of trees with eight currently extant species and a long history of humans marveling at them. For as much admiration as the baobabs get, there is an equal amount of mystery surrounding their ...
Evolution
May 15, 2024
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As climate change warms Philadelphia, the plants that can be grown in the city will change, too.
Agriculture
May 14, 2024
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A way to curb nagging insects has been flying under our radar—an enzyme from fruit fly testes. The compound could control bugs that carry disease and harm crops by stunting their ability to procreate, Johns Hopkins University ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 13, 2024
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A research team investigated the dynamics of soluble sugars in "Zaozhong 6" loquat fruits following treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Their findings revealed that MeJA accelerates sugar accumulation and increases the ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 13, 2024
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A research team has made significant strides in understanding the mechanisms of fruit abscission in woody fruit crops, an essential process affecting fruit yield and economic value. This review highlights key findings, such ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 13, 2024
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