The on-and-off affair in DNA
Researchers have discovered that in thale cresses histone H3 lysine-9 (H3K9) methylation, conventionally thought to be a mark of turning […]
Coral reefs: Battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate
Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab
3D-printed chip sensor detects foodborne pathogens for safer products microbiologystudy
Every so often, a food product is recalled because of some sort of contamination. For consumers of such products, a
From takeoff to flight, the wiring of a fly’s nervous system is mapped microbiologystudy
Work is underway on a wiring diagram of the motor circuits in the central nervous system that control muscles in
New tool enables faster, more cost-effective genome editing of traits to improve agriculture sustainability microbiologystudy
With the goal of reducing the time and cost it takes to bring an improved crop to the marketplace, research
Biting flies on dairy farms can spread bovine mastitis microbiologystudy
Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left untreated. The USDA National
Scientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients
A genetic “off switch” that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been
Ancient dingo DNA shows modern dingoes share little ancestry with modern dog breeds
A landmark study of ancient dingo DNA revealed that the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia, including those on K’gari,
Unlocking the world of bacteria microbiologystudy
Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are
New, holistic way to teach synthetic biology microbiologystudy
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of “cooks in the kitchen,” which has