Plants remember drought
During drought, plants use a signalling molecule known from animals to limit their water loss. The molecule provides them with a kind of memory...
Pioneering pollinator study offers clues to Darwin’s ‘abominable mystery’
Research into the flower preferences of pollinating moths may have delivered a vital clue to the simple factors needed for the emergence of new...
Six novel variants for CRISPR-Cas12a in plants, expanding genome engineering
Scientists innovate genome editing and engineering in plants, with the ultimate goal of improving the efficiency of food production. His new work contributes six...
Older than expected: Teeth reveal the origin of the tiger shark
A team of researchers has examined the fossil record of these apex predators and found out that modern tiger sharks are older than previously...
Highlands of diversity: Another new chameleon from the Bale region, Ethiopia
Once again, the importance of the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia as a unique hotspot of species diversity is stressed: a new chameleon species from...
Short-lived plant species are more climate-sensitive
Short-lived plant species are more sensitive to climate change than long-lived ones, researchers found out. The international team compiled comprehensive worldwide available data on...
Upgrade for CRISPR/Cas: Researchers knock out multiple genes in plants at once
Using an improved version of the gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas9, researchers knocked out up to twelve genes in plants in a single blow. Until...
Global warming helps invasive species flourish
Increased global temperatures help invasive species establish themselves in ecosystems, new research has shown. The study gives an insight into the probable combined effects...
Scientists develop device to ‘communicate’ with plants using electrical signals
Scientists have developed a device that can deliver electrical signals to and from plants, opening the door to new technologies that make use of...
Deforestation taking a heavy toll on international bird haven
An analysis has found deforestation is severely affecting forest bird species in Colombia, home to the greatest number of bird species in the world.
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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