A better model for type 2 diabetes: The Nile rat
Researchers have assembled the first reference genome for the Nile rat -- a kind of genetic template of this species that may be used...
Scientists ‘pin the tail’ on IVF treatment for donkeys
A research group has created a successful donkey embryo using in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which could save dozens of endangered donkey species.
Traffic congestion may contribute to lower birthweight
A new study has found that traffic congestion may be linked to lower birthweights. The study found consistent associations between traffic delays and a...
From cell walls to photosynthesis: How does manganese get to where it needs to...
The protein BICAT3 is one of the most important manganese distributors in plants. If defective, this can have devastating effects on a plant's growth;...
Researchers solve hundred-year-old botanical mystery that was key to the spread of plant life...
A new study has discovered how early plants emerged from their watery habitats to grow on land through changes to their vascular systems.
Cracking the chemical code on how iodine helps form clouds
A new experiment conducted at the world's largest particle physics laboratory, demonstrates the mechanism for how the gas-phase form of iodine -- known as...
Toxic cooking fumes cause life-threatening complications in pregnant women with high blood pressure
Exposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a new study.
Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming
When fields of oilseed rape are exposed to diesel exhaust and/or ozone -- both found in emissions from diesel burning vehicles and industry --...
Cracking the enigma of how plant sperm is compacted
A research team have discovered a mechanism of flowering plant sperm compaction and gathered clues as to why it is required.
Photosynthesis: Auxiliary factor ensures efficient energy production
Biologists demonstrate how the auxiliary factor CGL160 contributes to the synthesis of crucial parts of the photosynthetic machinery.
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