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Scientists have identified a natural compound, (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate (HB), that can induce stomatal closure in plants, a defense mechanism to conserve water and protect against pathogens. This discovery could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience to environmental stresses without the need for synthetic pesticides.
A new study has uncovered the genetic controls behind seed size and yield in yellow horn, a tree species valued for its high-quality oil. Researchers have identified a key gene, XsAP2, which could significantly boost the plant's productivity.
Scientists have leveraged CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to enhance the nutritional properties of Chinese cabbage. By targeting the BrFLS1 gene, they engineered a variety with reduced flavonol content and increased levels of dihydroflavonols, compounds associated with enhanced health benefits and stress tolerance. This advancement paves the way for developing cabbage varieties with improved nutritional value, offering potential benefits in both health and agriculture.
A new study presents a significant leap in our understanding of Rosaceae fruits, unveiling a comparative genomic resource that could transform fruit breeding. The research provides insights into the gene expression patterns across different developmental stages of apples, peaches, strawberries, and raspberries, offering a robust platform for future crop improvement and variety development.
Cedars-Sinai and UCLA investigators studied first trimester placental tissue and found that for some genes, the process that turns their information into a biological function may depend on the sex of the fetus.
In a world first, a pig kidney preserved at subzero temperatures was successfully transported across the Atlantic Ocean multiple times, demonstrating the potential for a novel technology to greatly extend organ storage and preservation, and make long-distance organ transportation a clinical reality.
A new method that research teams can use to measure and compare different forms of proteins and protein complexes helped reveal a previously unseen molecular signature of how algal genomes are controlled during the cell cycle.
Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting the skin of wings and muzzle, which has nearly wiped out vulnerable bat populations across North America.
Scientists have plumbed the depths of nearly 3,000 soil samples from around the globe to put together the heftiest atlas of soil viruses ever created. But what are all those viruses doing in the soil? More than 97 percent are considered “viral dark matter” that have no known function.
A new study offers new insights into how nanoplastics interact with natural organic matter, crucial for understanding their role in pollution and the carbon cycle. The research reveals that nanoplastics initially form aggregates through hydrophobic forces, followed by binding via van der Waals interactions.
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