Researchers identified CaZAT5, a protein in peppers, as a key regulator of flowering and pollen development. It controls gene ...

European sea bass hear better than previously known, especially around 300 Hz, with sensitivity varying between individuals.

Landslides from construction/weight on slopes are a major hazard. New research recreated a Tibetan slope in the lab to study ...

Plant viruses constantly evolve to overcome plant defenses, causing crop damage. Researchers found a single change in a viral ...

Melioidosis, a severe infection from a soil bacterium common in Southeast Asia, is hard to diagnose. New research refined lab tests to find the bacterium in soil, improving detection rates.

A 10yr Laos study identified 25 sandfly species, including a new one, but found no evidence of Leishmania parasites in collected insects. Unexpectedly, DNA from unknown Trypanosoma species was ...

Extra chromosomes, found in some fish, contain copied genes that don’t work but can still impact the organism. Research shows ...

Ecuadorian bean plants rely on helpful bacteria to convert air nitrogen into plant food. A new study found diverse native bacteria groups, some more effective than common commercial products, adapting ...

Seed priming boosts germination speed & seedling strength in carrots/parsnips by encouraging early embryo growth.