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Mutant tomato helps to decipher fruiting secrets

It may sound like something out of a science fiction B-movie, but with the help of a mutant tomato, researchers from Japan have discovered that the development process of fruit rewires their central metabolism pathway.

11 Sep 2020

Scientists recommend integrated weed management to augment the impact of herbicides

Given the increase in herbicide resistance among weeds, scientists and Extension weed specialists recommend integrated weed management (IWM), an approach that draws on physical, cultural, and biological strategies to augment the impact of herbicides.

11 Sep 2020

Sociological study focuses on perceptions about food purity and impurity

Is an oozing apple with fuzzy white mold better than one that is fresh and green a month after you bought it? Yes, according to a new sociological study of Danes' perceptions about food 'purity' and 'impurity'.

11 Sep 2020

Impacts of predator loss and climate change combine to destroy living reefs

The impacts of predator loss and climate change are combining to devastate living reefs that have defined Alaskan kelp forests for centuries, according to new research published in Science.

11 Sep 2020

Developing a Trace Vapor Generator for Explosives and Narcotics

In this interview, Dr Braden Giordano speaks to AZoLifeSciences about their new trace vapor generator that detects narcotics and explosives.

From United States Naval Research Laboratory 11 Sep 2020

New study unravels genetic vulnerability in breast cancer tumors

A new study has unraveled a genetic vulnerability that exists in almost 10% of all breast cancer tumors.

11 Sep 2020

New study reveals metabolic signature of SARS-CoV-2 infection involving signs of multi-organ damage

SARS-CoV-2 can lead to a broad range of symptoms, from absolutely nothing to multi-organ failure, severe respiratory stress, and eventually death.

11 Sep 2020

Researchers develop new tool to predict protein disorder

Nobel Prize winner Christian Boehmer Anfinsen had demonstrated clearly that a protein is capable of finding its way back to its “native” 3D structure.

11 Sep 2020

Bioengineers detect the presence of maxRNA on the surface of human cells

Bioengineers have demonstrated that RNA produced by the human genome is found on the surface of human cells.

11 Sep 2020

Allergic immune responses protect against bacterial infections

Allergy is one of the most common diseases in Europe, it is estimated that more than 150 million Europeans suffer from recurring allergies and by 2025 this could have increased to half of the entire European population.

10 Sep 2020

Protein aggregation reduces elasticity of blood vessels during aging

Deposits of a protein called "Medin", which manifest in virtually all older adults, reduce the elasticity of blood vessels during aging and hence may be a risk factor for vascular dementia.

10 Sep 2020

Combining stem cell therapy with educational intervention can help children with autism

Results of a clinical trial released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine indicate that a combination of stem cell therapy and educational intervention can significantly help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

10 Sep 2020

New multi-phase process upgrades the use of lignin as a next-generation fuel

A new low-temperature multi-phase process for upgrading lignin bio-oil to hydrocarbons could help expand use of the lignin, which is now largely a waste product left over from the productions of cellulose and bioethanol from trees and other woody plants.

10 Sep 2020