Will tropical biodiversity run dry under climate change? Two visions for the future
Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, one of Earth’s most biodiverse regions, could threaten two-thirds of the area’s bird species […]
Biochemistry
Scientists discover how fungi interact with soil actinomycetes
In the world of agriculture, rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population, making its
Full-bodied cheese flavor quickly and efficiently
Peptides formed during cheese ripening are crucial for the full-bodied flavor of aged cheeses, known as kokumi. A research team
Researcher works to preserve the white shark in the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a paradise. Pristine waters and an incredible coastline spanning multiple continents that are renowned the world
Smaller, more specific academic journals have more sway over policy
Scientists don’t just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal
Plant guard cells can count environmental stimuli
Plants control their water consumption via adjustable pores (stomata), which are formed from pairs of guard cells. They open their
New research could lead to genetically tailored diets to treat patients with IBS
An international study has found that genetic variations in human carbohydrate-active enzymes may affect how people with irritable bowel syndrome
Can snake research help explain human digestion?
All animals possess some capacity for repairing and replacing the lining of their intestines, a process called intestinal regeneration. In
Plant CO2 uptake rises by nearly one third in new global estimates
Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment developed