Symbiotic fungi on the roots of bean plants can act as an underground signaling network, transmitting early warnings of impending aphid attacks.
Symbiotic fungi on the roots of bean plants can act as an underground signaling network, transmitting early warnings of impending aphid attacks.
Telomeres and disease; Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes may fight malaria; bat tongue mops nectar; newly sequenced genomes
The decline of a population of Arctic foxes isolated on a small Russian island may be due to mercury pollution from their diet of seabirds and seals.
Artificially induced bacterial infections in mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria-causing parasites.
A small protein produced by fat cells appears to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially revealing a new way to treat diabetes.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
Scientists create biocompatible, self-luminescing nanoparticles for in vivo imaging.
University of Vermont neurologist Helene Langevin explains some emerging research attempting to explain the benefits of acupuncture.
Research is uncovering connective tissue's role in the benefits of the ancient practice.
The study of connective tissue is shedding light on pain and providing new explanations for alternative medicine.