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Researchers Identify Novel Long-Tongued Fly Species
La Botaniste, 1810–1865
Plants Use RNA to Talk to Neighbors
Hybrid Rice Developer Yuan Longping Dies at 90
Paleobotanist Brian Axsmith Dies
A Smiling Garden, 1558
Image of the Day: Fragmented Habitat
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Gut Bacteria Boost Levels of Sex Hormones with the Help of Flatulence
Scientists uncover the mechanism by which gut bacteria convert molecules in bile into sex hormones.
A Common Plastic Additive Harms DNA and Chromosomes
Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to human reproductive health.
Why Does Geosmin Smell?
Researchers shed light on why microbes make the chemicals responsible for petrichor, the earthy smell of recent rain.
Sole Fibroblasts Injected into Thighs Help Develop a Thicker Skin
Volar injections made thigh skin thicker. This therapy could potentially help prevent pressure-induced skin damage in patients using prosthetics.
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Innovative CRISPR Applications
Discover the unique research avenues scientists are traversing with the power of genome editing.
Accelerating Mycoplasma Testing for Targeted Therapy Development
Tailored nucleic acid extraction and amplification methods help scientists overcome the challenges of detecting Mycoplasma contamination in advanced therapy medicinal products.