Biodiversity at risk in most rainforests
New research has revealed less than a quarter of the remaining tropical rainforests around the globe can safeguard thousands of […]
Biochemistry
Insect genome offers insights into rare biological conditions, agricultural biosecurity
Lice live their entire lives with a set of genes that in humans would indicate a late-stage degenerative disorder such
Historic outbreaks of coffee wilt disease linked to gene transfer from another fungus
The fungus that causes coffee wilt disease repeatedly took up segments of DNA from a related fungal pathogen, which contributed
Durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil
Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like
A blueprint for the brain’s circadian clock
Circadian clocks control physiological processes and behavior in virtually all living organisms. Now an international research team led by researchers
Desert ants use the polarity of the geomagnetic field for navigation
Desert ants rely on a special component of the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Their magnetic sense may be based
Neem seed extract improves effectiveness of pesticide
Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new
New ocean predator discovered in the Atacama Trench
Characterized by darkness and intense pressure, the ocean’s hadal zone seems uninhabitable, yet dozens of unique organisms call it home.
Biochemistry
Prevention of fenitrothion induced hepatic toxicity by saponarin via modulating TLR4/MYD88, JAK1/STAT3 and NF-κB signaling pathways microbiology
Pesticidal agents are considered as “Cornerstone” in agriculture sector owing to their marvelous potential to counteract various pest species (Serrão