Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice
Weedy rice is a close relative of cultivated rice that infests rice fields worldwide and drastically reduces yields. To combat […]
Unique motor control system of anglerfish’s specialized ‘fishing rod’ discovered
Characterized by their unique adaptations to extreme environments, anglerfish are known for using lures to attract prey. Researchers at Nagoya
Uncovering hidden consequences of catch-and-release sport fishing
In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are
Researchers discover new neurons that suppress food intake
Obesity affects a staggering 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States. While some new
First full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones microbiologystudy
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating
Flavonoid powerhouse: Kaempferol’s role in taming allergic responses microbiologystudy
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.
Yeast as food emulsifier? Easily released protein as strong as casein
Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware what they are used for, but they are present in many daily
Diverse virus populations coexist on single strains of gut bacteria microbiologystudy
Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including strains that
Bioengineered yeast microbes as targeted drug delivery systems microbiologystudy
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have developed a groundbreaking way to engineer yeast (Saccharomyces