Life Science
Insights such as gene transfer ‘islands’ provide window into dynamics of microbial ecosystems
This scientific advance could have biotechnological applications in the future as the conclusion applies to 80 percent of plants
Achieving gains in agricultural production depends on adequate levels of soil micronutrients like copper, low levels of which can impact yield by reducing fertility and, in extreme cases, lead to total crop failure
Presented by 2014 Nobel Laureate, Stefan W. Hell
The evolutionary history of a salivary protein may point to interbreeding between humans and an enigmatic ancient relative
Cas enzymes that place viral DNA into CRISPR region rely on flexibility and shape
Bugs develop a taste for each other when plants taste bad
New online tools make sophisticated CRISPR guide design fast and easy for all researchers
Microbiome from mother trees protects baby trees from disease
Scans suggest food is a form of escape from self-critical thoughts
